- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vandalia, IL
Vandalia Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Vandalia Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174014004044
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandalia Community High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 411
- students enrolled
Vandalia Community High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, IL.
School address
District: Vandalia Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 174014004044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Vandalia Community High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 174014004044 · Vandalia, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vandalia Elementary School (552 students)
Vandalia Community High School shrank from 408 students in 2022-23 to 380 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 42.8 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Vandalia Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vandalia Eleme
Vandalia Elementary School
552 students
- Vandalia Junio
Vandalia Junior High School
502 students
- This school
Vandalia Community High School
411 students
What this shows Vandalia Community High School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandalia Community High School compares
Vandalia Community 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$15,272
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Vandalia Community High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Vandalia Cusd 203 reports $15,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandalia Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandalia Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandalia Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Community High School
How many students attend Vandalia Community High School?
Vandalia Community High School has 411 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vandalia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Community High School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Vandalia Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Vandalia Community High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Vandalia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandalia Community High School?
Vandalia Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Vandalia Community High School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia Cusd 203?
Besides Vandalia Community High School, Vandalia Cusd 203 also operates Vandalia Elementary School (552 students) and Vandalia Junior High School (502 students). See the Vandalia Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.