Enrollment
621
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Villa Park, IL
Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174035004057
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Villa Park · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 621
- students enrolled
Jackson Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, IL.
School address
District: Sd 45 Dupage County · Illinois
NCES ID 174035004057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jackson Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jackson Middle School
Jackson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Villa Park, Illinois, enrolling 621 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 621 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sd 45 Dupage County spends $21,492 per pupil, 26% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Villa Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Middle School (375 students): Jackson Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12:1).
Sd 45 Dupage County also operates North Elem School (434 students) and Westmore Elem School (432 students) alongside Jackson Middle 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 Jackson Middle School compares
Jackson Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$21,492
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 621 Top 19% in Illinois - larger than 81% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174035004057
Student demographics
White 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 7.6%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Jackson Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 311:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.3%
In-school suspensions 59
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Jackson Middle School.
$21,492
Per student
+26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schafer Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Villa Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Villa Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackson Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jackson Middle School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in Villa Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackson Middle School?
Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Jackson Middle School rank among public schools in Villa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackson Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Villa Park, 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 Villa Park on the city page.
Is Jackson Middle School a good school?
Jackson Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Sd 45 Dupage County?
Besides Jackson Middle School, Sd 45 Dupage County also operates North Elem School (434 students), Westmore Elem School (432 students), and Ardmore Elem School (425 students). See the Sd 45 Dupage County district page for the complete list.