Enrollment
385
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clinton, IL
Clinton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171044001261
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 385
- students enrolled
Clinton Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clinton, IL.
School address
District: Clinton Cusd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 171044001261 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Jr High School
Clinton Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Clinton, Illinois, enrolling 385 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 385 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 385 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clinton Cusd 15 also operates Clinton High School (514 students) and Clinton Elem School (506 students) alongside Clinton 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 Clinton Jr High School compares
Clinton 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$14,874
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Clinton Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clinton Cusd 15, which includes Clinton Jr High School.
$14,874
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.7%
State 25.5%
Federal 10.7%
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 Clinton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clinton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~385 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Jr High School
How many students attend Clinton Jr High School?
Clinton Jr High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clinton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Jr High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Clinton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Jr High School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Clinton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clinton Jr High School?
Clinton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Clinton Jr High School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
Is Clinton Jr High School a good school?
Clinton Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Clinton Cusd 15?
Besides Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Cusd 15 also operates Clinton High School (514 students), Clinton Elem School (506 students), and Lincoln Elem School (183 students). See the Clinton Cusd 15 district page for the complete list.
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