- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171392001736
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Tri-Valley High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171392001736 · Downs, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley Middle School (450 students)
Tri-Valley High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Tri-Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-Valley Mid
Tri-Valley Middle School
450 students
- This school
Tri-Valley High School
329 students
- Tri-Valley Ele
Tri-Valley Elem School
295 students
What this shows Tri-Valley High School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Valley High School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,200
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 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.
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
District finance for Tri Valley Cusd 3 reports $14,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 44/100 (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 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.
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.