Enrollment
615
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joliet, IL
Gompers Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Gompers Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172058002333
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gompers Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 615
- students enrolled
Gompers Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gompers Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002333 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gompers Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gompers Junior High School
Gompers Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 615 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Gompers Junior High School is leaner than roughly 85% of Illinois schools and 23% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's middle schools, it stands alongside Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students): Gompers Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) alongside Gompers 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 Gompers Junior High School compares
Gompers 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.5%
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
$17,920
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 60.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058002333
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 2.0%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Gompers Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.5%
In-school suspensions 35
Out-of-school suspensions 83
Expulsions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Gompers Junior High School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Gompers Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gompers Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Joliet
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hufford Junior High School
Standard public school
1,072 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Standard public school
844 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Standard public school
724 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dirksen Junior High School
Standard public school
653 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Gompers Junior High School
How many students attend Gompers Junior High School?
Gompers Junior High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gompers Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gompers Junior High School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Gompers Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Gompers Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gompers Junior High School?
Gompers Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gompers Junior High School rank among middle schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Gompers Junior High School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Joliet on the city page.
Is Gompers Junior High School a good school?
Gompers Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Gompers Junior High School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.