Enrollment
865
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Homer Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Homer Jr High School
Homer Jr High School is a large middle school in Homer Glen, Illinois, enrolling 865 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Homer Glen's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Prairie Jr High School (460 students): Homer Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 11:1).
Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Hadley Middle School (834 students) and Luther J Schilling School (587 students) alongside Homer Jr 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 Homer Jr High School compares
Homer Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Ccsd 33c, which includes Homer Jr High School.
$16,919
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.6%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Homer Jr High School a good school?
Homer Jr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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