- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Farmington Central Jr High Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 170004405737 · Farmington, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Farmington Central Elem Sch (633 students)
Farmington Central Jr High Sch held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Farmington Central Jr High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Farmington Cen
Farmington Central Elem Sch
633 students
- Farmington Cen
Farmington Central High Sch
383 students
- This school 253
Farmington Central Jr High Sch
253 students
What this shows Farmington Central Jr High Sch reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farmington Central Jr High Sch compares
Farmington Central Jr High Sch held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 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
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
$13,163
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Farmington Central Cusd 265 reports $13,163 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~253 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.