- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tamms, IL
Egyptian Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Egyptian Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171359001655
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Egyptian Jr High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tamms · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69
- students enrolled
Egyptian Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Egyptian Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tamms, IL.
School address
District: Egyptian Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171359001655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Egyptian Jr High School grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171359001655 · Tamms, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
69 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Egyptian Elem School (151 students)
Egyptian Jr High School grew from 67 students in 2022-23 to 71 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Egyptian Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Egyptian Elem
Egyptian Elem School
151 students
- Egyptian Sr Hi
Egyptian Sr High School
84 students
- This school
Egyptian Jr High School
69 students
What this shows Egyptian Jr High School reports 69 students on the CCD universe file.
How Egyptian Jr High School compares
Egyptian Jr High School is a growing 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 69 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
69
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$16,366
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 53.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 59.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Egyptian Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Egyptian Cusd 5 reports $16,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Egyptian Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Egyptian Sr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Egyptian Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~69 students)
Frequently asked questions about Egyptian Jr High School
How many students attend Egyptian Jr High School?
Egyptian Jr High School has 69 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tamms, IL. CCD year-over-year: 67 (2022-23) → 71 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Egyptian Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Egyptian Jr High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Egyptian Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Egyptian Jr High School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Tamms, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Egyptian Jr High School?
Egyptian Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Egyptian Jr High School rank among public schools in Tamms?
By Resource Investment Index, Egyptian Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tamms, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Egyptian Cusd 5?
Besides Egyptian Jr High School, Egyptian Cusd 5 also operates Egyptian Elem School (151 students) and Egyptian Sr High School (84 students). See the Egyptian Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.