Enrollment
46
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Astoria, IL
Astoria Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Astoria Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170444005139
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Astoria Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 46
- students enrolled
Astoria Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Astoria Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Astoria, IL.
School address
District: Astoria Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170444005139 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Astoria Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Astoria Junior High School
Astoria Junior High School is a small middle school in Astoria, Illinois, enrolling 46 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Astoria Junior High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Illinois schools and 45% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 46 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 92 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Astoria Cusd 1 also operates Astoria Elem School (145 students) and Astoria High School (86 students) alongside Astoria 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 Astoria Junior High School compares
Astoria 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,479
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 95.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Largest group: White at 95.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.3, Astoria Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Astoria Cusd 1, which includes Astoria Junior High School.
$18,479
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 40.2%
Federal 10.3%
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 Astoria Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Astoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Astoria Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Astoria Junior High School
How many students attend Astoria Junior High School?
Astoria Junior High School has 46 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Astoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Astoria Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Astoria Junior High School is 7.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 51% 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 Astoria Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Astoria Junior High School is White at 95.7% of enrollment, in Astoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Astoria Junior High School?
Astoria Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Astoria Junior High School rank among public schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Astoria Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Astoria, 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 Astoria on the city page.
Is Astoria Junior High School a good school?
Astoria Junior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Astoria Cusd 1?
Besides Astoria Junior High School, Astoria Cusd 1 also operates Astoria Elem School (145 students) and Astoria High School (86 students). See the Astoria Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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