- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Schaumburg, IL
Helen Keller Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Helen Keller Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173474000707
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen Keller Jhs earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #14 of 15
- public schools in Schaumburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 617
- students enrolled
Helen Keller Jhs has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Keller Jhs ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Helen Keller Jhs grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 173474000707 · Schaumburg, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Helen Keller Jhs grew from 560 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Helen Keller Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- Margaret Mead
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- This school
Helen Keller Jhs
617 students
What this shows Helen Keller Jhs reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen Keller Jhs compares
Helen Keller Jhs 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$20,497
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 617 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Asian 25.9%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Helen Keller Jhs is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schaumburg Ccsd 54 reports $20,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Helen Keller Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Margaret Mead Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen Keller Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Schaumburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~617 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen Keller Jhs
How many students attend Helen Keller Jhs?
Helen Keller Jhs has 617 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Schaumburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen Keller Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen Keller Jhs is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Helen Keller Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Helen Keller Jhs is White at 34.7% of enrollment, in Schaumburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen Keller Jhs?
Helen Keller Jhs 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 Helen Keller Jhs rank among public schools in Schaumburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen Keller Jhs ranks #14 of 15 public schools in Schaumburg, 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 Schaumburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Helen Keller Jhs, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Margaret Mead Jhs (702 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.