Enrollment
940
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buffalo Grove, IL
Aptakisic Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Aptakisic Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170390004367
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aptakisic Junior High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 940
- students enrolled
Aptakisic Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aptakisic Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL.
School address
District: Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 170390004367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aptakisic Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aptakisic Junior High School
Aptakisic Junior High School is a large middle school in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, enrolling 940 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 940 students.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Asian (56%) and White (31%) (diversity index 58/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 spends $20,733 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Buffalo Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside Cooper Middle School (732 students): Aptakisic Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.8:1 vs 13.8:1).
Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Meridian School (702 students) and Tripp School (485 students) alongside Aptakisic Junior High School.
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 Aptakisic Junior High School compares
Aptakisic Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 940 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
940
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 940 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 64.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170390004367
Student demographics
Asian 56.0%
White 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Aptakisic Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Aptakisic Junior High School.
$20,733
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
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 Aptakisic Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tripp School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earl Pritchett School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aptakisic Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Buffalo Grove
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Aptakisic Junior High School
How many students attend Aptakisic Junior High School?
Aptakisic Junior High School has 940 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buffalo Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aptakisic Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aptakisic Junior High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aptakisic Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Aptakisic Junior High School is Asian at 56.0% of enrollment, in Buffalo Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aptakisic Junior High School?
Aptakisic Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Aptakisic Junior High School rank among middle schools in Buffalo Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Aptakisic Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Buffalo Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Buffalo Grove on the city page.
Is Aptakisic Junior High School a good school?
Aptakisic Junior High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102?
Besides Aptakisic Junior High School, Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 also operates Meridian School (702 students), Tripp School (485 students), and Earl Pritchett School (430 students). See the Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102 district page for the complete list.