- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Olney, IL
Richland County High School
Federal NCES profile for Richland County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171329001583
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland County High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 669
- students enrolled
Richland County High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olney, IL.
School address
District: Richland County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171329001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Richland County High School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 171329001583 · Olney, IL High · MID · TRAD
669 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland County Elementary School (888 students)
Richland County High School shrank from 707 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richland County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland Count
Richland County Elementary School
888 students
- This school
Richland County High School
669 students
- Richland Count
Richland County Middle School
439 students
What this shows Richland County High School reports 669 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland County High School compares
Richland County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Richland County High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Richland County Cusd 1 reports $13,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland County Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Richland County High School
How many students attend Richland County High School?
Richland County High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Olney, IL. CCD year-over-year: 707 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland County High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richland County High School?
The largest demographic group at Richland County High School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Olney, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland County High School?
Richland County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richland County High School rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Olney, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Richland County Cusd 1?
Besides Richland County High School, Richland County Cusd 1 also operates Richland County Elementary School (888 students) and Richland County Middle School (439 students). See the Richland County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.