- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Franklin Park, IL
Hester Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Hester Jr 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 171578001887
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hester Jr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Franklin Park · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 426
- students enrolled
Hester Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hester Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Franklin Park, IL.
School address
District: Franklin Park Sd 84 · Illinois
NCES ID 171578001887 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hester Jr High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171578001887 · Franklin Park, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Passow Elementary School (387 students)
Hester Jr High School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hester Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hester Jr High School
426 students
- Passow Element
Passow Elementary School
387 students
- Dan H Pietrini
Dan H Pietrini Elem School
242 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
199 students
What this shows Hester Jr High School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hester Jr High School compares
Hester Jr High School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$18,534
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.8%
White 21.8%
Asian 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Hester Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Franklin Park Sd 84 reports $18,534 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hester Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passow Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan H Pietrini Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hester Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hester Jr High School
How many students attend Hester Jr High School?
Hester Jr High School has 426 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Franklin Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hester Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hester Jr High School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Hester Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Hester Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.8% of enrollment, in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hester Jr High School?
Hester Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Hester Jr High School rank among public schools in Franklin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Hester Jr High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Park Sd 84?
Besides Hester Jr High School, Franklin Park Sd 84 also operates Passow Elementary School (387 students), Dan H Pietrini Elem School (242 students), and North Elem School (199 students). See the Franklin Park Sd 84 district page for the complete list.