- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beecher, IL
Beecher Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Beecher Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170543004523
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beecher Junior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Beecher · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Beecher Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beecher, IL.
School address
District: Beecher Cusd 200u · Illinois
NCES ID 170543004523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Beecher Junior High School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 170543004523 · Beecher, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Beecher Elem School (459 students)
Beecher Junior High School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beecher Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beecher Elem S
Beecher Elem School
459 students
- Beecher High S
Beecher High School
343 students
- This school
Beecher Junior High School
249 students
What this shows Beecher Junior High School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beecher Junior High School compares
Beecher Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.6%
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
$15,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Beecher Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Beecher Cusd 200u reports $15,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beecher Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beecher High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beecher Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beecher Junior High School
How many students attend Beecher Junior High School?
Beecher Junior High School has 249 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beecher, IL. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher 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 Beecher Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Beecher Junior High School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Beecher, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher Junior High School?
Beecher Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Beecher Junior High School rank among public schools in Beecher?
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Beecher, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beecher Cusd 200u?
Besides Beecher Junior High School, Beecher Cusd 200u also operates Beecher Elem School (459 students) and Beecher High School (343 students). See the Beecher Cusd 200u district page for the complete list.