Enrollment
664
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · O Fallon, IL
Amelia V Carriel Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Amelia V Carriel Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172976006079
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia V Carriel Jr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in O Fallon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 664
- students enrolled
Amelia V Carriel Jr High has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia V Carriel Jr High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in O Fallon, IL.
School address
District: O Fallon Ccsd 90 · Illinois
NCES ID 172976006079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amelia V Carriel Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amelia V Carriel Jr High
Amelia V Carriel Jr High is a mid-sized middle school in O Fallon, Illinois, enrolling 664 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 53% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 664 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding O Fallon Ccsd 90 spends $11,064 per pupil, 35% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 664 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among O Fallon's middle schools, it stands alongside Fulton Jr High School (667 students): Amelia V Carriel Jr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.4:1 vs 19.6:1).
O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students) and Marie Schaefer Elem School (598 students) alongside Amelia V Carriel Jr High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Amelia V Carriel Jr High compares
Amelia V Carriel Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 53% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,064
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
African American 17.2%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Amelia V Carriel Jr High is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for O Fallon Ccsd 90, which includes Amelia V Carriel Jr High.
$11,064
Per student
-35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.8%
State 38.9%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Amelia V Carriel Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marie Schaefer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Delores Moye Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Estelle Kampmeyer Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia V Carriel Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in O Fallon
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Amelia V Carriel Jr High
How many students attend Amelia V Carriel Jr High?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in O Fallon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia V Carriel Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia V Carriel Jr High is 21.4:1, which is 53% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia V Carriel Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Amelia V Carriel Jr High is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in O Fallon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia V Carriel Jr High?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Amelia V Carriel Jr High rank among public schools in O Fallon?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia V Carriel Jr High ranks #8 of 10 public schools in O Fallon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in O Fallon on the city page.
Is Amelia V Carriel Jr High a good school?
Amelia V Carriel Jr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in O Fallon Ccsd 90?
Besides Amelia V Carriel Jr High, O Fallon Ccsd 90 also operates Fulton Jr High School (667 students), Marie Schaefer Elem School (598 students), and Delores Moye Elem School (595 students). See the O Fallon Ccsd 90 district page for the complete list.
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