Enrollment
253
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Farmington, IL
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Farmington Central Jr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170004405737
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farmington Central Jr High Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 253
- students enrolled
Farmington Central Jr High Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central Jr High Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmington, IL.
School address
District: Farmington Central Cusd 265 · Illinois
NCES ID 170004405737 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Farmington Central Jr High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Farmington Central Jr High Sch
Farmington Central Jr High Sch is a mid-sized middle school in Farmington, Illinois, enrolling 253 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.
Enrollment of 253 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 253 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Farmington Central Cusd 265 spends $12,453 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Farmington Central Cusd 265 also operates Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students) and Farmington Central High Sch (383 students) alongside Farmington Central Jr High Sch.
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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch compares
Farmington Central Jr High Sch 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 | 253 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
253
Bigger than 26% 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
26.1%
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
$12,453
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Farmington Central Jr High Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Central Cusd 265, which includes Farmington Central Jr High Sch.
$12,453
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.2%
State 38.5%
Federal 9.3%
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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Central Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Central High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farmington Central Jr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~253 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Farmington Central Jr High Sch
How many students attend Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
Farmington Central Jr High Sch has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Farmington, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Farmington Central Jr High Sch 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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Farmington Central Jr High Sch is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Farmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farmington Central Jr High Sch?
Farmington Central Jr High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Farmington Central Jr High Sch rank among public schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Farmington Central Jr High Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Farmington, 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 Farmington on the city page.
Is Farmington Central Jr High Sch a good school?
Farmington Central Jr High Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 Farmington Central Cusd 265?
Besides Farmington Central Jr High Sch, Farmington Central Cusd 265 also operates Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students) and Farmington Central High Sch (383 students). See the Farmington Central Cusd 265 district page for the complete list.
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