Enrollment
170
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 170031405701
West Prairie Senior High School — Sciota, IL
Federal NCES profile for West Prairie Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 57
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
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 Prairie Cusd 103 · 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)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Prairie Senior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
West Prairie Senior High School reports 170 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 26% 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 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 5 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Prairie Cusd 103 spends $25,323 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 54.0% from local sources (property taxes), 34.9% from the state, and 11.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Prairie Senior 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 13% | — | — |
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$25,323
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 170 Top 13% in Illinois — larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170031405701
Student demographics
White 95.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 5
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.4%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Prairie Cusd 103, which includes West Prairie Senior High School.
$25,323
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 34.9%
Federal 11.1%
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
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about West Prairie Senior High School
How many students attend West Prairie Senior High School?
West Prairie Senior High School has 170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sciota, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Prairie Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Prairie Senior High School is 10.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 32% 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 Prairie Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Prairie Senior High School is White at 95.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Sciota, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Prairie Senior High School?
West Prairie Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.