Enrollment
212
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 170031905597
West Central High School — Biggsville, IL
Federal NCES profile for West Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Central Cusd 235 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Central High School reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 212 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 48.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Central Cusd 235 spends $17,656 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 58.1% from local sources (property taxes), 35.3% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How West Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
48.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,656
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 212 Top 20% in Illinois — larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170031905597
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 48.1%
In-school suspensions 23
Out-of-school suspensions 32
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Cusd 235, which includes West Central High School.
$17,656
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 35.3%
Federal 6.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about West Central High School
How many students attend West Central High School?
West Central High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Biggsville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central High School is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central High School?
The largest demographic group at West Central High School is White at 91.5%. The school serves a student body in Biggsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central High School?
West Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.