- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chicago Ridge, IL
Elden D Finley Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Elden D Finley Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170999001229
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elden D Finley Jr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Chicago Ridge · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 405
- students enrolled
Elden D Finley Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elden D Finley Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170999001229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Elden D Finley Jr High School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 170999001229 · Chicago Ridge, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridge Lawn Elementary School (572 students)
Elden D Finley Jr High School shrank from 400 students in 2022-23 to 377 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elden D Finley Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridge Lawn Ele
Ridge Lawn Elementary School
572 students
- Ridge Central
Ridge Central Elem School
508 students
- This school
Elden D Finley Jr High School
405 students
What this shows Elden D Finley Jr High School reports 405 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elden D Finley Jr High School compares
Elden D Finley Jr 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$16,263
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 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Elden D Finley Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 reports $16,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elden D Finley Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Lawn Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elden D Finley Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~405 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elden D Finley Jr High School
How many students attend Elden D Finley Jr High School?
Elden D Finley Jr High School has 405 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chicago Ridge, IL. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elden D Finley Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elden D Finley Jr High School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Elden D Finley Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Elden D Finley Jr High School is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Chicago Ridge, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elden D Finley Jr High School?
Elden D Finley Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elden D Finley Jr High School rank among public schools in Chicago Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Elden D Finley Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Chicago Ridge, 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 Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5?
Besides Elden D Finley Jr High School, Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 also operates Ridge Lawn Elementary School (572 students) and Ridge Central Elem School (508 students). See the Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 district page for the complete list.