- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clay City, IL
Clay City Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Clay City Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171034001251
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clay City Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clay City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 60
- students enrolled
Clay City Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clay City Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clay City, IL.
School address
District: Clay City Cusd 10 · Illinois
NCES ID 171034001251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Clay City Jr High School grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171034001251 · Clay City, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 12:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clay City Elem School (125 students)
Clay City Jr High School grew from 61 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 5.9 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Clay City Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clay City Elem
Clay City Elem School
125 students
- Clay City High
Clay City High School
68 students
- This school
Clay City Jr High School
60 students
What this shows Clay City Jr High School reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clay City Jr High School compares
Clay City 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,190
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Clay City Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Clay City Cusd 10 reports $14,190 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clay City Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay City Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clay City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clay City Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 68
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clay City Jr High School
How many students attend Clay City Jr High School?
Clay City Jr High School has 60 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clay City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 61 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay City Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay City Jr High School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Clay City Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Clay City Jr High School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Clay City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clay City Jr High School?
Clay City Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Clay City Jr High School rank among public schools in Clay City?
By Resource Investment Index, Clay City Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clay City, 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 Clay City Cusd 10?
Besides Clay City Jr High School, Clay City Cusd 10 also operates Clay City Elem School (125 students) and Clay City High School (68 students). See the Clay City Cusd 10 district page for the complete list.