What does the student-to-teacher ratio tell me?

The student-to-teacher ratio is the number of students divided by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. Lower ratios generally mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention, though the ratio does not directly equal class size since teachers have planning periods and may teach specialized subjects.

What types of staff are included?

School staff includes classroom teachers, special education teachers, instructional aides, counselors, administrators, librarians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and support staff. The staffing breakdown shows how the district allocates its workforce across these roles.

Where does school staffing data come from?

Staffing data is reported annually by school districts to the state Board of Education as part of the School Report Card. It includes full-time equivalent counts, teacher qualifications, experience levels, and salary information.

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School Staff — 2025i

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Who teaches and supports students in your school districts. The median household income here is $55K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

17:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$82K

Local Median Incomei

$55K

By District

Bloom Twp HSD 206High School District · 3,012 students

Teachers earn an average of $94K. 92.7% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

197 total FTE

184 Teachers (93%)

13 Counselors (7%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20:1

Avg Salary

$94K

15 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei92.7%

Attendance ratei92.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$140K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

12.9

1 per 233 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3.8%

Out-of-fieldi10.4%

Provisional licensei2.7%

Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233High School District · 2,657 students

Teachers earn an average of $103K. 89.7% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

199 total FTE

184 Teachers (92%)

15 Counselors (8%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$103K

16.1 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei89.7%

Attendance ratei89.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$137K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 177 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.6%

Out-of-fieldi1.3%

Provisional licensei1.1%

Chicago Heights SD 170Elementary District · 2,632 students

Teachers earn an average of $61K. 88.6% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

215 total FTE

211 Teachers (98%)

4 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

15:1

Avg Salary

$61K

10.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei88.6%

Attendance ratei88.6%

Administration

Avg Salary

$123K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 658 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi10.2%

Out-of-fieldi11.2%

Provisional licensei1.9%

Rich Twp HSD 227High School District · 2,347 students

Teachers earn an average of $110K. 92.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

210 total FTE

199 Teachers (95%)

11 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$110K

16.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei92.9%

Attendance ratei92.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$132K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 213 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.8%

Out-of-fieldi1.6%

Provisional licensei2.5%

Flossmoor SD 161Elementary District · 2,287 students

Teachers earn an average of $67K. 82.6% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$67K

12.2 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei82.6%

Attendance ratei82.6%

Administration

Avg Salary

$120K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi6.7%

Out-of-fieldi0.8%

Provisional licensei1.2%

Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163Elementary District · 1,504 students

Teachers earn an average of $79K. 78.1% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

116 total FTE

110 Teachers (95%)

6 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$79K

18 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei78.1%

Attendance ratei78.1%

Administration

Avg Salary

$129K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 251 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi6.6%

Out-of-fieldi13.9%

Provisional licensei2.7%

Steger SD 194Elementary District · 1,481 students

Teachers earn an average of $62K. 77.6% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$62K

11.5 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei77.6%

Attendance ratei77.6%

Administration

Avg Salary

$118K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi13.4%

Out-of-fieldi0.6%

Provisional licensei3%

Brookwood SD 167Elementary District · 1,062 students

Teachers earn an average of $64K. 78.2% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

17:1

Avg Salary

$64K

13.1 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei78.2%

Attendance ratei78.2%

Administration

Avg Salary

$112K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi4.8%

Out-of-fieldi3.7%

Provisional licensei5.9%

Ford Heights SD 169Elementary District · 447 students

Teachers earn an average of $67K. 77.5% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

21:1

Avg Salary

$67K

18.5 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei77.5%

Attendance ratei77.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$171K

Teacher Credentials

Out-of-fieldi32.8%

Chicago Heights, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios