- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joliet, IL
Hufford Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Hufford Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172058002334
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hufford Junior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,072
- students enrolled
Hufford Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hufford Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058002334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172058002334 · Joliet, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 middle schools in Joliet. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hufford Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- Washington Jr
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- Lynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
620 students
What this shows Hufford Junior High School reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hufford Junior High School compares
Hufford Junior 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1072 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
94
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
African American 19.4%
White 11.6%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Hufford Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Hufford Junior High School.
$22,414
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+27%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hufford Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hufford Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools in Joliet
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Aux Sable Middle Sch
Standard public school
844 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Standard public school
724 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Dirksen Junior High School
Standard public school
653 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Gompers Junior High School
Standard public school
615 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hufford Junior High School
How many students attend Hufford Junior High School?
Hufford Junior High School has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hufford Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hufford Junior High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hufford Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Hufford Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hufford Junior High School?
Hufford Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Hufford Junior High School rank among middle schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Hufford Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Joliet, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Hufford Junior High School, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), Dirksen Junior High School (653 students), and Sator Sanchez Elem School (635 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.
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