Enrollment
204
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 170032405625
Sangamon Valley High School — Niantic, IL
Federal NCES profile for Sangamon Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 58
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sangamon Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sangamon Valley High School reports 204 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 27% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 3 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 spends $16,446 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.5% from local sources (property taxes), 32.4% from the state, and 11.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sangamon Valley High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 27% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois — lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,446
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 204 Top 19% in Illinois — larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170032405625
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 3
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Expulsions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sangamon Valley Cusd 9, which includes Sangamon Valley High School.
$16,446
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.5%
State 32.4%
Federal 11.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sangamon Valley High School
How many students attend Sangamon Valley High School?
Sangamon Valley High School has 204 students enrolled. It is a high school in Niantic, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sangamon Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sangamon Valley High School is 10.6:1, which is 27% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sangamon Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Sangamon Valley High School is White at 89.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Niantic, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sangamon Valley High School?
Sangamon Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.