Enrollment
778
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomington, IL
Evans Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Evans Junior 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 172862006180
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 16
- public schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 778
- students enrolled
Evans Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Junior High School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862006180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evans Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evans Junior High School
Evans Junior High School is a large middle school in Bloomington, Illinois, enrolling 778 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.
Enrollment of 778 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 389 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 183 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 778 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Bloomington's middle schools, it stands alongside Bloomington Jr High School (1,050 students): Evans Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students) and Normal Community West High School (1,590 students) alongside Evans 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 Evans Junior High School compares
Evans 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 | 778 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
20.3%
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
$14,528
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 778 Top 11% in Illinois - larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172862006180
Student demographics
White 49.7%
Asian 18.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Evans Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 389:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.3%
In-school suspensions 126
Out-of-school suspensions 57
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Evans Junior High School.
$14,528
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Evans Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomington
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Evans Junior High School
How many students attend Evans Junior High School?
Evans Junior High School has 778 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans 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 Evans Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Evans Junior High School is White at 49.7% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans Junior High School?
Evans Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Evans Junior High School rank among public schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Junior High School ranks #3 of 16 public schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
Is Evans Junior High School a good school?
Evans Junior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Evans Junior High School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Kingsley Jr High School (730 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.