- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Elmo, IL
St Elmo Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for St Elmo Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173723003864
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Elmo Sr High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Elmo · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 113
- students enrolled
St Elmo Sr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, IL.
School address
District: St Elmo Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173723003864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
St Elmo Sr High School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 173723003864 · Saint Elmo, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: St Elmo Elem School (222 students)
St Elmo Sr High School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE held 9.7 → 9.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
St Elmo Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Elmo Elem S
St Elmo Elem School
222 students
- This school
St Elmo Sr High School
113 students
- St Elmo Jr Hig 55
St Elmo Jr High School
55 students
What this shows St Elmo Sr High School reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Elmo Sr High School compares
St Elmo Sr 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$15,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 113 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
84
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 74.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, St Elmo Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St Elmo Cusd 202 reports $15,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Elmo Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elmo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Elmo Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Elmo Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Elmo Sr High School
How many students attend St Elmo Sr High School?
St Elmo Sr High School has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Elmo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Sr High School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Elmo Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at St Elmo Sr High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Saint Elmo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Elmo Sr High School?
St Elmo Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 St Elmo Sr High School rank among public schools in Saint Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Sr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, 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 St Elmo Cusd 202?
Besides St Elmo Sr High School, St Elmo Cusd 202 also operates St Elmo Elem School (222 students) and St Elmo Jr High School (55 students). See the St Elmo Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.