Enrollment
508
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Justice, IL
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Geo T Wilkins Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170717004585
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Justice · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 508
- students enrolled
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geo T Wilkins Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Justice, IL.
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 170717004585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geo T Wilkins Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Justice, Illinois, enrolling 508 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 508 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 (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students) and Bridgeview Elem School (436 students) alongside Geo T Wilkins 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 Geo T Wilkins Jr High School compares
Geo T Wilkins 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$18,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%
African American 17.7%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes Geo T Wilkins Jr High School.
$18,098
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Geo T Wilkins Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank a Brodnicki Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeview Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George T Wilkins Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robina Lyle Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gladness V Player Ecc | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geo T Wilkins Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~508 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Geo T Wilkins Jr High School
How many students attend Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School has 508 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Justice, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Geo T Wilkins Jr High School is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Justice, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geo T Wilkins Jr High School?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Geo T Wilkins Jr High School rank among public schools in Justice?
By Resource Investment Index, Geo T Wilkins Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Justice, 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 Justice on the city page.
Is Geo T Wilkins Jr High School a good school?
Geo T Wilkins Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 Indian Springs Sd 109?
Besides Geo T Wilkins Jr High School, Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students), Bridgeview Elem School (436 students), and George T Wilkins Elem School (416 students). See the Indian Springs Sd 109 district page for the complete list.
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