- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belleville, IL
Central Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170561000232
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Jr High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 308
- students enrolled
Central Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561000232 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central Jr High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 170561000232 · Belleville, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students)
Central Jr High School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
542 students
- Union Elem Sch
Union Elem School
432 students
- West Jr High S
West Jr High School
364 students
- Westhaven Elem
Westhaven Elementary
313 students
- This school
Central Jr High School
308 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
293 students
What this shows Central Jr High School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Jr High School compares
Central 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$19,365
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
African American 40.3%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Central Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Belleville Sd 118 reports $19,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Belleville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Jr High School
How many students attend Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Central Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Jr High School is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Central Jr High School rank among middle schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides Central Jr High School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), Union Elem School (432 students), and West Jr High School (364 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.