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.

Machesney Park, 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 $75K, providing context for local cost of living.

Student:Teacheri

21.4:1

Avg Teacher Salaryi

$73K

Local Median Incomei

$75K

By District

Rockford SD 205Unit District · 28,162 students

Teachers earn an average of $71K. 87.5% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

1686 total FTE

1635 Teachers (97%)

52 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

22:1

Avg Salary

$71K

12.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei87.5%

Attendance ratei87.5%

Administration

Avg Salary

$102K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

51.9

1 per 543 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi7.3%

Out-of-fieldi14.4%

Provisional licensei5.2%

Harlem UD 122Unit District · 6,045 students

Teachers earn an average of $74K. 90.8% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

460 total FTE

447 Teachers (97%)

13 Counselors (3%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

20:1

Avg Salary

$74K

14.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.8%

Attendance ratei90.8%

Administration

Avg Salary

$114K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

1 per 465 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi4.7%

Out-of-fieldi1.5%

Provisional licensei5.2%

Hononegah CHD 207High School District · 1,782 students

Teachers earn an average of $91K. 93.9% returned from the prior year.

Staff Breakdowni

116 total FTE

110 Teachers (95%)

6 Counselors (5%)

Teachers

Student:Teacher

19:1

Avg Salary

$91K

16.8 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei93.9%

Attendance ratei93.9%

Administration

Avg Salary

$106K

Support Staff

Counselorsi

5.9

1 per 302 students

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi0.7%

Out-of-fieldi5.3%

Provisional licensei0.9%

Rockton SD 140Elementary District · 1,579 students

Teachers earn an average of $71K. 90.7% returned from the prior year.

Teachers

Student:Teacher

19:1

Avg Salary

$71K

14.6 yrs avg experience

Retention ratei90.7%

Attendance ratei90.7%

Administration

Avg Salary

$103K

Teacher Credentials

Novice teachersi1.2%

Out-of-fieldi10.3%

Provisional licensei2.1%