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.

Phoenix, IL School Staffing — Teacher Counts & Ratios

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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 $30K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

15.7:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$88K

Local Median Incomei

$30K

By District

Thornton Twp HSD 205High School District · 4,255 students

Teachers earn an average of $101K. 91.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

361 total FTE

342 Teachers (95%)

19 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

16:1

Avg Salary

$101K

15.9 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei91.9%

Attendance ratei91.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$137K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 224 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi3%

Out-of-fieldi7.4%

Provisional licensei0.9%

Harvey SD 152Elementary District · 1,467 students

Teachers earn an average of $71K. 84.5% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

95 total FTE

93 Teachers (98%)

2 Counselors (2%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

18:1

Avg Salary

$71K

14.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei84.5%

Attendance ratei84.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$121K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 734 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi5.4%

Out-of-fieldi16%

Provisional licensei4.3%

South Holland SD 151Elementary District · 1,261 students

Teachers earn an average of $62K. 82.5% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

113 total FTE

112 Teachers (99%)

1 Counselors (1%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

12:1

Avg Salary

$62K

11.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei82.5%

Attendance ratei82.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$123K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 1261 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi8%

Out-of-fieldi14.7%

Provisional licensei1.8%