Enrollment
434
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Peoria, 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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171324001569
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in East Peoria · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 434
- students enrolled
Central Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in East Peoria, IL.
School address
District: East Peoria Sd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 171324001569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Jr High School
Central Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in East Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 434 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Central Jr High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 24% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 434 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 434 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Don D Shute Elem School (206 students) and Woodrow Wilson Elem School (162 students) alongside Central 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 Central Jr High School compares
Central 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$17,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.1 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 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Central Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Peoria Sd 86, which includes Central Jr High School.
$17,305
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 25.8%
Federal 9.5%
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 Central Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don D Shute Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armstrong-Oakview Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~434 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Jr High School
How many students attend Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has 434 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 84.1% of enrollment, in East Peoria, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Jr High School rank among public schools in East Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #8 of 10 public schools in East Peoria, 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 East Peoria on the city page.
Is Central Jr High School a good school?
Central Jr High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. 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 East Peoria Sd 86?
Besides Central Jr High School, East Peoria Sd 86 also operates Don D Shute Elem School (206 students), Woodrow Wilson Elem School (162 students), and Armstrong-Oakview Elem School (155 students). See the East Peoria Sd 86 district page for the complete list.
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