Enrollment
653
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frankfort, IL
Dr Julian Rogus School
Federal NCES profile for Dr Julian Rogus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173822004522
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Julian Rogus School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Frankfort · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 653
- students enrolled
Dr Julian Rogus School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Julian Rogus School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, IL.
School address
District: Summit Hill Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 173822004522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr Julian Rogus School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr Julian Rogus School
Dr Julian Rogus School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Frankfort, Illinois, enrolling 653 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Frankfort's public schools, it stands alongside Grand Prairie Elementary School (840 students): Dr Julian Rogus School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 15.5:1).
Summit Hill Sd 161 also operates Summit Hill Junior High School (566 students) and Walker Intermediate School (554 students) alongside Dr Julian Rogus 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 Dr Julian Rogus School compares
Dr Julian Rogus 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,768
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 653 Top 17% in Illinois - larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173822004522
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 7.7%
Asian 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Dr Julian Rogus School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.8%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Hill Sd 161, which includes Dr Julian Rogus School.
$17,768
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.0%
Federal 4.1%
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 Dr Julian Rogus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Hill Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walker Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Square Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arbury Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Julian Rogus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Frankfort
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dr Julian Rogus School
How many students attend Dr Julian Rogus School?
Dr Julian Rogus School has 653 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frankfort, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Julian Rogus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Julian Rogus School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Dr Julian Rogus School?
The largest demographic group at Dr Julian Rogus School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Frankfort, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Julian Rogus School?
Dr Julian Rogus School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr Julian Rogus School rank among public schools in Frankfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Julian Rogus School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Frankfort, 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 Frankfort on the city page.
Is Dr Julian Rogus School a good school?
Dr Julian Rogus School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Summit Hill Sd 161?
Besides Dr Julian Rogus School, Summit Hill Sd 161 also operates Summit Hill Junior High School (566 students), Walker Intermediate School (554 students), and Indian Trail Elem School (466 students). See the Summit Hill Sd 161 district page for the complete list.