- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 6.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bluffs, IL
Bluffs Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffs Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170660004552
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffs Junior High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bluffs · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 37
- students enrolled
Bluffs Junior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluffs, IL.
School address
District: Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 170660004552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Bluffs Junior High School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170660004552 · Bluffs, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Bluffs Elementary School (81 students)
Bluffs Junior High School grew from 38 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 2.5 → 3.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bluffs Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bluffs Element
Bluffs Elementary School
81 students
- Bluffs High Sc
Bluffs High School
51 students
- This school
Bluffs Junior High School
37 students
What this shows Bluffs Junior High School reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffs Junior High School compares
Bluffs 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$20,374
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Bluffs Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 reports $20,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluffs Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluffs Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bluffs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffs Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffs Junior High School
How many students attend Bluffs Junior High School?
Bluffs Junior High School has 37 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bluffs, IL. CCD year-over-year: 38 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffs Junior High School is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffs Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffs Junior High School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Bluffs, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffs Junior High School?
Bluffs Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluffs Junior High School rank among public schools in Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffs Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bluffs, 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 Scott-Morgan Cusd 2?
Besides Bluffs Junior High School, Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 also operates Bluffs Elementary School (81 students) and Bluffs High School (51 students). See the Scott-Morgan Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.