Enrollment
2,665
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · South Elgin, IL
South Elgin High School
Federal NCES profile for South Elgin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171371005611
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Elgin High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in South Elgin · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,665
- students enrolled
South Elgin High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Elgin High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in South Elgin, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
172.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Elgin High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Elgin High School
South Elgin High School is a large high school in South Elgin, Illinois, enrolling 2,665 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,665 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Discipline events run high: 633 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,665 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sd U-46 also operates Elgin High School (2,576 students) and Larkin High School (2,174 students) alongside South Elgin 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 South Elgin High School compares
South Elgin 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,665 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,665
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$17,947
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
449
in-school suspensions + 184 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 2,665 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 172.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171371005611
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 38.3%
Asian 12.2%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, South Elgin High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 333:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 449
Out-of-school suspensions 184
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd U-46, which includes South Elgin High School.
$17,947
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 48.7%
Federal 7.5%
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 South Elgin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kenyon Woods Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Elgin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 873
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on South Elgin High School's federal record.
- Compare South Elgin High School against another school. Compare schools
- Sd U-46's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about South Elgin High School
How many students attend South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School has 2,665 students enrolled. It is a high school in South Elgin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Elgin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Elgin High School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Elgin High School?
The largest demographic group at South Elgin High School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in South Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Elgin High School?
South Elgin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Elgin High School rank among public schools in South Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, South Elgin High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin on the city page.
Is South Elgin High School a good school?
South Elgin High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Sd U-46?
Besides South Elgin High School, Sd U-46 also operates Elgin High School (2,576 students), Larkin High School (2,174 students), and Bartlett High School (2,037 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.