Although ASCA recommends a 250-to-1 ratio of students to school counselors, the national average is actually 475 (2006-2007 school year). This is nearly equal to the previous academic year, when the average was 476. See how the individual states stacks up.

All data taken from NCES Common Core Data (CCD), “State Nonfiscal Survey of Public Elementary/Secondary Education: 2006-2007 School Year”

 For more information from the National Education Statistics click here.