Enrollment
458
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Effingham Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Effingham Junior High School
Effingham Junior High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Effingham, Illinois, enrolling 458 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 458 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Effingham's public schools, it stands alongside Effingham Unit 40 Preschool (121 students): Effingham Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 24.2:1).
Effingham Cusd 40 also operates Effingham High School (712 students) and Central Grade School (547 students) alongside Effingham Junior 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 Effingham Junior High School compares
Effingham Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,420
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Effingham Cusd 40, which includes Effingham Junior High School.
$14,420
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.7%
State 36.1%
Federal 12.3%
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 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
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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.
Similar other 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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Effingham Junior High School a good school?
Effingham Junior High School earns 45/100 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 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.
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