Enrollment
66
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cissna Park Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cissna Park Jr High School
Cissna Park Jr High School is a small middle school in Cissna Park, Illinois, enrolling 66 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 57% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Illinois schools, with 66 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 66 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Cissna Park Cusd 6 also operates Cissna Park Elementary School (128 students) and Cissna Park Sr High School (98 students) alongside Cissna Park 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 Cissna Park Jr High School compares
Cissna Park 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,705
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 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.
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 87.9%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cissna Park Cusd 6, which includes Cissna Park Jr High School.
$14,705
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.1%
State 36.3%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~66 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cissna Park on the city page.
Is Cissna Park Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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