- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Jacksonville, IL
Jacksonville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jacksonville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172028002285
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacksonville Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 680
- students enrolled
Jacksonville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, IL.
School address
District: Jacksonville Sd 117 · Illinois
NCES ID 172028002285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Jacksonville Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 172028002285 · Jacksonville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville High School (890 students)
Jacksonville Middle School shrank from 718 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE added 56.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jacksonville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville High School
890 students
- This school
Jacksonville Middle School
680 students
- Eisenhower Ele 349
Eisenhower Elem School
349 students
- South Jacksonv 311
South Jacksonville Elem School
311 students
- Washington Ele 264
Washington Elem School
264 students
- The Early Year 247
The Early Years
247 students
What this shows Jacksonville Middle School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacksonville Middle School compares
Jacksonville 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$15,969
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
249
in-school suspensions + 165 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 60.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Jacksonville Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Jacksonville Sd 117 reports $15,969 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacksonville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Early Years | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacksonville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville Middle School
How many students attend Jacksonville Middle School?
Jacksonville Middle School has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Jacksonville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 718 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacksonville Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 Jacksonville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jacksonville Middle School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacksonville Middle School?
Jacksonville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Jacksonville Middle School rank among public schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacksonville Middle School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Jacksonville, 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 Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Sd 117?
Besides Jacksonville Middle School, Jacksonville Sd 117 also operates Jacksonville High School (890 students), Eisenhower Elem School (349 students), and South Jacksonville Elem School (311 students). See the Jacksonville Sd 117 district page for the complete list.