- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174035004057
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174035004057 · Villa Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: North Elem School (434 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 7 public schools in Villa Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jackson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jackson Middle School
621 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
434 students
- Westmore Elem
Westmore Elem School
432 students
- Ardmore Elem S
Ardmore Elem School
425 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
375 students
- Schafer Elem S
Schafer Elem School
354 students
What this shows Jackson Middle School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% 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
$22,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sd 45 Dupage County, which includes Jackson Middle School.
$22,608
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 62.0%
State 31.0%
Federal 7.0%
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 Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 | Similar 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
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Villa Park
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 38/100 (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 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.
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.
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