- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rock Island, IL
Edison Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173441003538
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 12
- public schools in Rock Island · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 398
- students enrolled
Edison Jr High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Jr High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, IL.
School address
District: Rock Island Sd 41 · Illinois
NCES ID 173441003538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Edison Jr High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 173441003538 · Rock Island, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 16.6:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Island High School (1,812 students)
Edison Jr High School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rock Island Hi
Rock Island High School
1,812 students
- Rock Island Ac 540
Rock Island Academy
540 students
- Washington Jr 529
Washington Jr High School
529 students
- Eugene Field E 496
Eugene Field Elem School
496 students
- Ricms 462
Ricms
462 students
- This school 398
Edison Jr High School
398 students
What this shows Edison Jr High School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Jr High School compares
Edison Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.0%
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
$20,881
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.2%
African American 34.9%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Edison Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rock Island Sd 41 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Island Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ricms | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Rock Island
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Jr High School
How many students attend Edison Jr High School?
Edison Jr High School has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rock Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Jr High School is 16.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Jr High School is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Rock Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Jr High School?
Edison Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Edison Jr High School rank among public schools in Rock Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Jr High School ranks #9 of 12 public schools in Rock Island, 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 Rock Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Rock Island Sd 41?
Besides Edison Jr High School, Rock Island Sd 41 also operates Rock Island High School (1,812 students), Rock Island Academy (540 students), and Washington Jr High School (529 students). See the Rock Island Sd 41 district page for the complete list.