- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Effingham, IL
Effingham Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Effingham Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171356000654
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Effingham Junior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Effingham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 458
- students enrolled
Effingham Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Effingham, IL.
School address
District: Effingham Cusd 40 · Illinois
NCES ID 171356000654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Effingham Junior High School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 171356000654 · Effingham, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Effingham High School (712 students)
Effingham Junior High School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 486 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Effingham Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Effingham High
Effingham High School
712 students
- Central Grade
Central Grade School
547 students
- This school
Effingham Junior High School
458 students
- South Side Gra 248
South Side Grade School
248 students
- Early Learning 175
Early Learning Center
175 students
- Effingham Unit 121
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
121 students
What this shows Effingham Junior High School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Effingham Junior High School compares
Effingham Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$15,130
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Effingham Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Effingham Cusd 40 reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Effingham Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Effingham Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar other schools in Effingham
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Effingham Junior High School
How many students attend Effingham Junior High School?
Effingham Junior High School has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Effingham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Effingham Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Effingham Junior High School is 13.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% 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 Effingham Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Effingham Junior High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Effingham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Effingham Junior High School?
Effingham Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Effingham Junior High School rank among public schools in Effingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Effingham Junior High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Effingham, 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 Effingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Effingham Cusd 40?
Besides Effingham Junior High School, Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students), Central Grade School (547 students), and South Side Grade School (248 students). See the Effingham Cusd 40 district page for the complete list.