- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, IL
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Bismarck-Henning Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170639000308
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 246
- students enrolled
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck-Henning Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, IL.
School address
District: Bismarck Henning Cusd · Illinois
NCES ID 170639000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 170639000308 · Bismarck, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bismarck-Henning Elem School (309 students)
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bismarck-Henni
Bismarck-Henning Elem School
309 students
- Coop Hs 1
Coop Hs 1
247 students
- This school
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School
246 students
What this shows Bismarck-Henning Jr High School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bismarck-Henning Jr High School compares
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,356
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Bismarck-Henning Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bismarck Henning Cusd reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bismarck-Henning Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck-Henning Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coop Hs 1 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Bismarck-Henning Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bismarck-Henning Jr High School
How many students attend Bismarck-Henning Jr High School?
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, IL. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bismarck-Henning Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bismarck-Henning Jr High School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bismarck-Henning Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Bismarck-Henning Jr High School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Bismarck, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bismarck-Henning Jr High School?
Bismarck-Henning Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Bismarck-Henning Jr High School rank among public schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Bismarck-Henning Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bismarck, 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 Bismarck Henning Cusd?
Besides Bismarck-Henning Jr High School, Bismarck Henning Cusd also operates Bismarck-Henning Elem School (309 students) and Coop Hs 1 (247 students). See the Bismarck Henning Cusd district page for the complete list.