Enrollment
113
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 173723003864
St Elmo Sr High School — Saint Elmo, IL
Federal NCES profile for St Elmo Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 29
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: St Elmo Cusd 202 · 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)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Elmo Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St Elmo Sr High School reports 113 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 113 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St Elmo Cusd 202 spends $16,205 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 33.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.5% from the state, and 16.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 5 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 St Elmo Sr 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 6% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$16,205
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 113 Top 6% in Illinois — larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173723003864
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 113:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.3%
In-school suspensions 84
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Elmo Cusd 202, which includes St Elmo Sr High School.
$16,205
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 50.5%
Federal 16.3%
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
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Sr High School is 14.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a student body 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 38/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.