- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kewanee, IL
Central Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Central Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172100005610
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Junior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Kewanee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 235
- students enrolled
Central Junior High has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Junior High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Kewanee, IL.
School address
District: Kewanee Cusd 229 · Illinois
NCES ID 172100005610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Central Junior High shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 172100005610 · Kewanee, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Kewanee High School (582 students)
Central Junior High shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kewanee High S
Kewanee High School
582 students
- Central Elem
Central Elem
353 students
- Irving Elem Sc
Irving Elem School
242 students
- Belle Alexande
Belle Alexander Elem School
241 students
- This school
Central Junior High
235 students
- Lyle School 173
Lyle School
173 students
What this shows Central Junior High reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Junior High compares
Central Junior High is a shrinking 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$13,322
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 57.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 262 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 8.5%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Central Junior High is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Kewanee Cusd 229 reports $13,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kewanee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Junior High
How many students attend Central Junior High?
Central Junior High has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kewanee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Junior High is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Central Junior High is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Kewanee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Junior High?
Central Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Junior High rank among public schools in Kewanee?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Junior High ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Kewanee, 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 Kewanee on the city page.
What other schools are in Kewanee Cusd 229?
Besides Central Junior High, Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students), Central Elem (353 students), and Irving Elem School (242 students). See the Kewanee Cusd 229 district page for the complete list.