Enrollment
1,072
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172058002334
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,072
- students enrolled
Hufford Junior High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hufford Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hufford Junior High School
Hufford Junior High School is a large middle school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 1,072 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 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 94% of state schools at 1,072 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and African American (19%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1072 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's middle schools, it stands alongside Aux Sable Middle Sch (844 students): Hufford Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 16.8:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students) alongside Hufford Junior 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 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% 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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,072 Top 6% in Illinois - larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058002334
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1072:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.6%
In-school suspensions 94
Out-of-school suspensions 120
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Hufford Junior High School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 16.8:1 students per teacher
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
Standard public school
724 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Dirksen Junior High School
Standard public school
653 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Gompers Junior High School
Standard public school
615 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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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 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher 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 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hufford Junior High School a good school?
Hufford Junior High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 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.