- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harvard, IL
Harvard Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Harvard Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171842002126
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvard Jr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Harvard · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 593
- students enrolled
Harvard Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Harvard, IL.
School address
District: Harvard Cusd 50 · Illinois
NCES ID 171842002126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Harvard Jr High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 171842002126 · Harvard, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
593 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harvard High School (815 students)
Harvard Jr High School grew from 540 students in 2022-23 to 577 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 50.0 → 49.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harvard Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harvard High S
Harvard High School
815 students
- Crosby Elem Sc
Crosby Elem Sch
655 students
- This school
Harvard Jr High School
593 students
- Jefferson Elem 319
Jefferson Elem School
319 students
- Washington Ele 150
Washington Elem School
150 students
What this shows Harvard Jr High School reports 593 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harvard Jr High School compares
Harvard Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 593 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
593
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$18,744
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 593 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.5%
White 25.6%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Harvard Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harvard Cusd 50 reports $18,744 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harvard Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvard Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~593 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harvard Jr High School
How many students attend Harvard Jr High School?
Harvard Jr High School has 593 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harvard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 577 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Jr High School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Harvard Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Harvard Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.5% of enrollment, in Harvard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvard Jr High School?
Harvard Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Harvard Jr High School rank among public schools in Harvard?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Harvard, 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 Harvard on the city page.
What other schools are in Harvard Cusd 50?
Besides Harvard Jr High School, Harvard Cusd 50 also operates Harvard High School (815 students), Crosby Elem Sch (655 students), and Jefferson Elem School (319 students). See the Harvard Cusd 50 district page for the complete list.