Enrollment
405
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elden D Finley Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elden D Finley Jr High School
Elden D Finley Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5 also operates Ridge Lawn Elementary School (572 students) and Ridge Central Elem School (508 students) alongside Elden D Finley Jr 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 Elden D Finley Jr High School compares
Elden D Finley Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,806
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chicago Ridge Sd 127-5, which includes Elden D Finley Jr High School.
$14,806
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.9%
State 59.6%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Chicago Ridge on the city page.
Is Elden D Finley Jr High School a good school?
Elden D Finley Jr High School earns 37/100 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 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.
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