- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Chillicothe Jr High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171997006015 · Chillicothe, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Il Valley Central High School (650 students)
Chillicothe Jr High held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chillicothe Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Il Valley Cent
Il Valley Central High School
650 students
- Mossville Elem
Mossville Elementary School
431 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
424 students
- This school 229
Chillicothe Jr High
229 students
- Mossville Jr H 181
Mossville Jr High
181 students
- Chillicothe El 156
Chillicothe Elementary Center
156 students
What this shows Chillicothe Jr High reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chillicothe Jr High compares
Chillicothe Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Il Valley Central Usd 321 reports $12,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~229 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.