- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Normal, IL
Chiddix Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Chiddix Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172862002996
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chiddix Jr High School earns 36/100 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 3
- middle schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 597
- students enrolled
Chiddix Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chiddix Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862002996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172862002996 · Normal, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 middle schools in Normal. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chiddix Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 597
Chiddix Jr High School
597 students
What this shows Chiddix Jr High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chiddix Jr High School compares
Chiddix 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 21% | - | - |
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.
597
Bigger than 72% 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
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 597 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.0%
African American 15.6%
Asian 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Chiddix Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Chiddix Jr High School.
$16,620
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Chiddix Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chiddix Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Normal
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chiddix Jr High School
How many students attend Chiddix Jr High School?
Chiddix Jr High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chiddix Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chiddix Jr 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 Chiddix Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Chiddix Jr High School is White at 57.0% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chiddix Jr High School?
Chiddix Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Chiddix Jr High School rank among middle schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Chiddix Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Normal, 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 Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Chiddix Jr High School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.
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