- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173321003441
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 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 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Rantoul · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 477
- students enrolled
J W Eater Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 85% 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173321003441 · Rantoul, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant Acres Elem School (293 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 public schools in Rantoul. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J W Eater Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
J W Eater Jr High School
477 students
- Pleasant Acres
Pleasant Acres Elem School
293 students
- Eastlawn Elem
Eastlawn Elem School
276 students
- Broadmeadow El
Broadmeadow Elem School
231 students
- Northview Elem
Northview Elem School
218 students
What this shows J W Eater Jr High School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 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
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% 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
$20,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rantoul City Sd 137, which includes J W Eater Jr High School.
$20,067
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 23.1%
State 59.1%
Federal 17.7%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~477 students)
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 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 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 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.
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.
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