- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Frankfort, 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 174158004165
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 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 79% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in West Frankfort · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 215
- students enrolled
Central Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Frankfort Cusd 168 · Illinois
NCES ID 174158004165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Central Jr High School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 174158004165 · West Frankfort, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
215 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Frankfort Intermediate School (447 students)
Central Jr High School held near 218 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 18.6 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
- Frankfort Inte
Frankfort Intermediate School
447 students
- Denning Elemen
Denning Elementary School
439 students
- Frankfort Comm
Frankfort Comm High School
416 students
- This school
Central Jr High School
215 students
What this shows Central Jr High School reports 215 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$18,138
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Central Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Frankfort Cusd 168 reports $18,138 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denning Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Comm High School | Larger | 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
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~215 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Jr High School
How many students attend Central Jr High School?
Central Jr High School has 215 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Frankfort, IL. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Jr High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 90.7% of enrollment, in West Frankfort, IL.
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 public schools in West Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Jr High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Frankfort, 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 Frankfort Cusd 168?
Besides Central Jr High School, Frankfort Cusd 168 also operates Frankfort Intermediate School (447 students), Denning Elementary School (439 students), and Frankfort Comm High School (416 students). See the Frankfort Cusd 168 district page for the complete list.