Enrollment
1,072
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172058002334
Hufford Junior High School — Joliet, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hufford Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 22/100.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hufford Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Hufford Junior High School reports 1,072 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 73.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1072 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Joliet Psd 86 spends $19,736 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.4% from local sources (property taxes), 63.0% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (22/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hufford Junior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 1,072 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 1,072
Teachers (FTE) 73.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +8% 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.
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.
$19,736
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
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
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Joliet, IL.
What is the quality grade for Hufford Junior High School?
Hufford Junior High School receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (22/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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