- Enrollment
- 3,394
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cicero, IL
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Federal NCES profile for J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172688005044
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 17
- public schools in Cicero · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 941
- students enrolled
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Cicero, IL.
School address
District: J S Morton Hsd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 172688005044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172688005044 · Cicero, IL High · MID · TRAD
941 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: J Sterling Morton East High Sch (3,394 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 17 public schools in Cicero. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J Sterling Mor
J Sterling Morton East High Sch
3,394 students
- J Sterling Mor
J Sterling Morton West High Sch
3,374 students
- This school 941
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
941 students
What this shows J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr reports 941 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr compares
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$18,016
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
African American 2.0%
White 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for J S Morton Hsd 201, which includes J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr.
$18,016
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 37.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Sterling Morton East High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J Sterling Morton West High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,374
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Cicero
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~941 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
How many students attend J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has 941 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cicero, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
The student-teacher ratio at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
The largest demographic group at J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Cicero, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr rank among public schools in Cicero?
By Resource Investment Index, J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr ranks #6 of 17 public schools in Cicero, 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 Cicero on the city page.
What other schools are in J S Morton Hsd 201?
Besides J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr, J S Morton Hsd 201 also operates J Sterling Morton East High Sch (3,394 students) and J Sterling Morton West High Sch (3,374 students). See the J S Morton Hsd 201 district page for the complete list.
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