Enrollment
669
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171329001583
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richland County High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richland County High School
Richland County High School is a mid-sized high school in Olney, Illinois, enrolling 669 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Richland County Cusd 1 spends $12,408 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Richland County Cusd 1 also operates Richland County Elementary School (888 students) and Richland County Middle School (439 students) alongside Richland County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Richland County High School compares
Richland County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,408
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Richland County Cusd 1, which includes Richland County High School.
$12,408
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 48.4%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Olney on the city page.
Is Richland County High School a good school?
Richland County High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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