Although ASCA recommends a 250-to-1 ratio of students to school counselors, the national average is actually 460 (2007-2008 school year). See how the individual states stacks up.

All data taken from NCES Common Core Data (CCD), “State Nonfiscal Survey of Public Elementary/Secondary Education: 2007-2008 School Year”

 For more information from the National Education Statistics click here.