- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orland Park, IL
Century Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Century Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173022001597
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Century Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 636
- students enrolled
Century Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Century Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022001597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173022001597 · Orland Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
636 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerling Junior High School (677 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Century Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerling Junior
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- This school
Century Junior High School
636 students
- Liberty Elem S
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- Meadow Ridge S
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- Prairie Elem S
Prairie Elem School
507 students
What this shows Century Junior High School reports 636 students on the CCD universe file.
How Century Junior High School compares
Century Junior 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 636 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
636
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,852
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Century Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Century Junior High School.
$18,852
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Century Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Century Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Orland Park
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 (~636 students)
Frequently asked questions about Century Junior High School
How many students attend Century Junior High School?
Century Junior High School has 636 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Century Junior High School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Century Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Century Junior High School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Century Junior High School?
Century Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Century Junior High School rank among middle schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Century Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, 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 Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides Century Junior High School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Liberty Elem School (627 students), and Meadow Ridge School (554 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.
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