Enrollment
229
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chillicothe, IL
Chillicothe Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Chillicothe Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171997006015
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chillicothe Jr High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Chillicothe · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 229
- students enrolled
Chillicothe Jr High has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Jr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, IL.
School address
District: Il Valley Central Usd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 171997006015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chillicothe Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chillicothe Jr High
Chillicothe Jr High is a mid-sized middle school in Chillicothe, Illinois, enrolling 229 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller 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 predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 458 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Il Valley Central Usd 321 spends $11,921 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Il Valley Central Usd 321 also operates Il Valley Central High School (650 students) and Mossville Elementary School (431 students) alongside Chillicothe Jr 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 Chillicothe Jr High compares
Chillicothe Jr 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$11,921
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Chillicothe Jr High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Il Valley Central Usd 321, which includes Chillicothe Jr High.
$11,921
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 36.5%
Federal 9.4%
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 Chillicothe Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il Valley Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mossville Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mossville Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chillicothe Elementary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chillicothe Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chillicothe Jr High
How many students attend Chillicothe Jr High?
Chillicothe Jr High has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chillicothe, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Chillicothe Jr High is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chillicothe Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Chillicothe Jr High is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Chillicothe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chillicothe Jr High?
Chillicothe Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Chillicothe Jr High rank among public schools in Chillicothe?
By Resource Investment Index, Chillicothe Jr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Chillicothe, 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 Chillicothe on the city page.
Is Chillicothe Jr High a good school?
Chillicothe Jr High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Il Valley Central Usd 321?
Besides Chillicothe Jr High, Il Valley Central Usd 321 also operates Il Valley Central High School (650 students), Mossville Elementary School (431 students), and South Elementary School (424 students). See the Il Valley Central Usd 321 district page for the complete list.
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