Enrollment
597
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 50
🌟 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
- 12.6:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chiddix Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chiddix Jr High School
Chiddix Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Normal, Illinois, enrolling 597 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 597 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 133 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 597 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Normal's middle schools, it stands alongside Kingsley Jr High School (730 students): Chiddix Jr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.6:1 vs 14.2:1).
Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students) and Normal Community West High School (1,590 students) alongside Chiddix Jr High School.
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 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 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
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 73% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Illinois - lower ratio than 64% 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
$14,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 597 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 12.6:1 -10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172862002996
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 597:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.6%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Chiddix Jr High School.
$14,528
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 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 | Higher 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
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Normal
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chiddix Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.