- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cissna Park, IL
Cissna Park Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Cissna Park Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171029004574
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cissna Park Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cissna Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 66
- students enrolled
Cissna Park Jr High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cissna Park Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cissna Park, IL.
School address
District: Cissna Park Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 171029004574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cissna Park Jr High School grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.6 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 171029004574 · Cissna Park, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 22:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cissna Park Elementary School (128 students)
Cissna Park Jr High School grew from 55 students in 2022-23 to 63 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.6 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Cissna Park Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cissna Park El
Cissna Park Elementary School
128 students
- Cissna Park Sr
Cissna Park Sr High School
98 students
- This school
Cissna Park Jr High School
66 students
What this shows Cissna Park Jr High School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cissna Park Jr High School compares
Cissna Park Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 57% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$14,700
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 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Cissna Park Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cissna Park Cusd 6 reports $14,700 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cissna Park Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cissna Park Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cissna Park Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cissna Park Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cissna Park Jr High School
How many students attend Cissna Park Jr High School?
Cissna Park Jr High School has 66 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cissna Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 63 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park Jr High School is 22:1, which is 57% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cissna Park Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Cissna Park Jr High School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Cissna Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cissna Park Jr High School?
Cissna Park Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Cissna Park Jr High School rank among public schools in Cissna Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Cissna Park Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cissna Park, 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 Cissna Park Cusd 6?
Besides Cissna Park Jr High School, Cissna Park Cusd 6 also operates Cissna Park Elementary School (128 students) and Cissna Park Sr High School (98 students). See the Cissna Park Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.