Enrollment
329
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Downs, IL
Tri-Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171392001736
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Downs · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 329
- students enrolled
Tri-Valley High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Downs, IL.
School address
District: Tri Valley Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171392001736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-Valley High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-Valley High School
Tri-Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Downs, Illinois, enrolling 329 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tri Valley Cusd 3 spends $13,639 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tri Valley Cusd 3 also operates Tri-Valley Middle School (450 students) and Tri-Valley Elem School (295 students) alongside Tri-Valley 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 Tri-Valley High School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.8, Tri-Valley High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri Valley Cusd 3, which includes Tri-Valley High School.
$13,639
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.0%
Federal 4.9%
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 Tri-Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley High School
How many students attend Tri-Valley High School?
Tri-Valley High School has 329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Downs, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Tri-Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley High School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Downs, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley High School?
Tri-Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tri-Valley High School rank among public schools in Downs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Downs, 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 Downs on the city page.
Is Tri-Valley High School a good school?
Tri-Valley High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Tri Valley Cusd 3?
Besides Tri-Valley High School, Tri Valley Cusd 3 also operates Tri-Valley Middle School (450 students) and Tri-Valley Elem School (295 students). See the Tri Valley Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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