- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bluford, IL
Webber High School
Federal NCES profile for Webber High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170141706393
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Webber High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bluford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 134
- students enrolled
Webber High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Webber High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluford, IL.
School address
District: Bluford Unit School District 318 · Illinois
NCES ID 170141706393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Webber High School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 170141706393 · Bluford, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
134 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluford Grade School (236 students)
Webber High School held near 129 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Webber High School compares
Webber 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$16,401
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 134 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Largest group: White at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Webber High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bluford Unit School District 318 reports $16,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Webber High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluford Grade School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Webber High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Webber High School
How many students attend Webber High School?
Webber High School has 134 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bluford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 129 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webber High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webber High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Webber High School?
The largest demographic group at Webber High School is White at 95.5% of enrollment, in Bluford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Webber High School?
Webber High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Webber High School rank among public schools in Bluford?
By Resource Investment Index, Webber High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluford, 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 Bluford Unit School District 318?
Besides Webber High School, Bluford Unit School District 318 also operates Bluford Grade School (236 students). See the Bluford Unit School District 318 district page for the complete list.