- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Staunton, IL
Staunton High School
Federal NCES profile for Staunton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173759003877
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 384
- students enrolled
Staunton High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Staunton, IL.
School address
District: Staunton Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 173759003877 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Staunton High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 173759003877 · Staunton, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Staunton Elem School (541 students)
Staunton High School held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Staunton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staunton Elem
Staunton Elem School
541 students
- This school
Staunton High School
384 students
- Staunton Jr Hi
Staunton Jr High School
240 students
What this shows Staunton High School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton High School compares
Staunton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,215
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Staunton High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Staunton Cusd 6 reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staunton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staunton High School
How many students attend Staunton High School?
Staunton High School has 384 students enrolled. It is a high school in Staunton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton High School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Staunton High School?
The largest demographic group at Staunton High School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Staunton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton High School?
Staunton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Staunton High School rank among public schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Staunton, 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 Staunton Cusd 6?
Besides Staunton High School, Staunton Cusd 6 also operates Staunton Elem School (541 students) and Staunton Jr High School (240 students). See the Staunton Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.