- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homer Glen, IL
Homer Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Homer Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171950002228
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homer Jr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 865
- students enrolled
Homer Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Homer Ccsd 33c · Illinois
NCES ID 171950002228 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Homer Jr High School shrank from 843 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 171950002228 · Homer Glen, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Hadley Middle School (834 students)
Homer Jr High School shrank from 843 students in 2022-23 to 796 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 60.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Homer Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Homer Jr High School
865 students
- Hadley Middle
Hadley Middle School
834 students
- Luther J Schil
Luther J Schilling School
587 students
- William J Butl
William J Butler School
557 students
- William E Youn
William E Young School
452 students
- Goodings Grove
Goodings Grove School
409 students
What this shows Homer Jr High School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homer Jr High School compares
Homer Jr High School is a shrinking 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,580
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Homer Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Homer Ccsd 33c reports $17,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Homer Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther J Schilling School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J Butler School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E Young School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodings Grove School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homer Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Homer Glen
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homer Jr High School
How many students attend Homer Jr High School?
Homer Jr High School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homer Glen, IL. CCD year-over-year: 843 (2022-23) → 796 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Jr High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homer Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Homer Jr High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homer Jr High School?
Homer Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Homer Jr High School rank among public schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Homer Jr High School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen on the city page.
What other schools are in Homer Ccsd 33c?
Besides Homer Jr High School, Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Hadley Middle School (834 students), Luther J Schilling School (587 students), and William J Butler School (557 students). See the Homer Ccsd 33c district page for the complete list.