- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cary, IL
Cary Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Cary Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170873000513
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cary Jr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Cary · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 761
- students enrolled
Cary Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cary Jr High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cary, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Cary Jr High School grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+64 students YoY 170873000513 · Cary, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Path Elem School (452 students)
Cary Jr High School grew from 681 students in 2022-23 to 745 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 56.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cary Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cary Jr High School
761 students
- Deer Path Elem
Deer Path Elem School
452 students
- Three Oaks Sch
Three Oaks School
443 students
- Briargate Elem
Briargate Elem School
400 students
- Oak Knoll Earl
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
316 students
What this shows Cary Jr High School reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cary Jr High School compares
Cary Jr 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$15,892
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
18
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Cary Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cary Ccsd 26 reports $15,892 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cary Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Path Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Three Oaks School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briargate Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cary Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cary Jr High School
How many students attend Cary Jr High School?
Cary Jr High School has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cary, IL. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), up 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cary Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cary Jr High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Cary Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Cary Jr High School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Cary, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cary Jr High School?
Cary Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Cary Jr High School rank among public schools in Cary?
By Resource Investment Index, Cary Jr High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Cary, 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 Cary on the city page.
What other schools are in Cary Ccsd 26?
Besides Cary Jr High School, Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Deer Path Elem School (452 students), Three Oaks School (443 students), and Briargate Elem School (400 students). See the Cary Ccsd 26 district page for the complete list.