Enrollment
761
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cary Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cary Jr High School
Cary Jr High School is a large middle school in Cary, Illinois, enrolling 761 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Cary Ccsd 26 also operates Deer Path Elem School (452 students) and Three Oaks School (443 students) alongside Cary Jr 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 Cary Jr High School compares
Cary Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cary Ccsd 26, which includes Cary Jr High School.
$14,484
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.4%
State 27.8%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Cary Jr High School a good school?
Cary Jr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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