Enrollment
477
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rantoul, IL
J W Eater Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for J W Eater Jr 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 173321003441
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Eater Jr High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 477
- students enrolled
J W Eater Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Eater Jr High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Rantoul, IL.
School address
District: Rantoul City Sd 137 · Illinois
NCES ID 173321003441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J W Eater Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J W Eater Jr High School
J W Eater Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Rantoul, Illinois, enrolling 477 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 (35%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 477 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 261 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 477 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students) and Eastlawn Elem School (276 students) alongside J W Eater 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 J W Eater Jr High School compares
J W Eater 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.8%
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
$18,718
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 477 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 54.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 477 Top 34% in Illinois - larger than 66% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 11.5:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173321003441
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 34.8%
African American 27.7%
White 24.9%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, J W Eater Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 477:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 65.8%
In-school suspensions 143
Out-of-school suspensions 118
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes J W Eater Jr High School.
$18,718
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 J W Eater Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Acres Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastlawn Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Broadmeadow Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northview Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Eater Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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Frequently asked questions about J W Eater Jr High School
How many students attend J W Eater Jr High School?
J W Eater Jr High School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rantoul, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Eater Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Eater Jr High School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 W Eater Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at J W Eater Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 34.8% of enrollment, in Rantoul, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Eater Jr High School?
J W Eater Jr 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 J W Eater Jr High School rank among public schools in Rantoul?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Eater Jr High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Rantoul, 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 Rantoul on the city page.
Is J W Eater Jr High School a good school?
J W Eater Jr High School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rantoul City Sd 137?
Besides J W Eater Jr High School, Rantoul City Sd 137 also operates Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students), Eastlawn Elem School (276 students), and Broadmeadow Elem School (231 students). See the Rantoul City Sd 137 district page for the complete list.