Enrollment
235
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Junior High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Junior High
Central Junior High is a mid-sized middle school in Kewanee, Illinois, enrolling 235 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 235 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kewanee Cusd 229 spends $12,778 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 134 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 235 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 262 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Kewanee Cusd 229 also operates Kewanee High School (582 students) and Central Elem (353 students) alongside Central Junior High.
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 Junior High compares
Central Junior High on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kewanee Cusd 229, which includes Central Junior High.
$12,778
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.6%
State 56.2%
Federal 24.3%
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 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
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Central Junior High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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