- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170390004367
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Buffalo Grove · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170390004367 · Buffalo Grove, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
940 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Meridian School (702 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Buffalo Grove. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Aptakisic Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aptakisic Junior High School
940 students
- Meridian Schoo
Meridian School
702 students
- Tripp School
Tripp School
485 students
- Earl Pritchett
Earl Pritchett School
430 students
What this shows Aptakisic Junior High School reports 940 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 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
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% 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
$20,960
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aptakisic-Tripp Ccsd 102, which includes Aptakisic Junior High School.
$20,960
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.7%
State 28.3%
Federal 2.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Lower 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools in Buffalo Grove
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~940 students)
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 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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 62/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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