- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Forest, IL
Jack Hille Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Hille Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171548001864
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Hille Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in Oak Forest · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 490
- students enrolled
Jack Hille Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Hille Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Oak Forest, IL.
School address
District: Forest Ridge Sd 142 · Illinois
NCES ID 171548001864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Jack Hille Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 171548001864 · Oak Forest, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
490 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Kerkstra Elem School (407 students)
Jack Hille Middle School shrank from 528 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jack Hille Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jack Hille Middle School
490 students
- Kerkstra Elem
Kerkstra Elem School
407 students
- Lee R Foster E
Lee R Foster Elem School
397 students
- Ridge Early Ch
Ridge Early Childhood Center
245 students
What this shows Jack Hille Middle School reports 490 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Hille Middle School compares
Jack Hille Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 490 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
490
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$13,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Jack Hille Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Forest Ridge Sd 142 reports $13,878 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Hille Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerkstra Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee R Foster Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridge Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Hille Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~490 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Hille Middle School
How many students attend Jack Hille Middle School?
Jack Hille Middle School has 490 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Hille Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Hille Middle 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 Jack Hille Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Hille Middle School is White at 47.8% of enrollment, in Oak Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Hille Middle School?
Jack Hille Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Jack Hille Middle School rank among public schools in Oak Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Hille Middle School ranks #9 of 10 public schools in Oak Forest, 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 Oak Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Ridge Sd 142?
Besides Jack Hille Middle School, Forest Ridge Sd 142 also operates Kerkstra Elem School (407 students), Lee R Foster Elem School (397 students), and Ridge Early Childhood Center (245 students). See the Forest Ridge Sd 142 district page for the complete list.