Enrollment
176
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Newton, IL
Jasper Co Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Jasper Co Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172038002298
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jasper Co Jr High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newton · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 176
- students enrolled
Jasper Co Jr High has class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Co Jr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, IL.
School address
District: Jasper County Cud 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172038002298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jasper Co Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jasper Co Jr High
Jasper Co Jr High is a small middle school in Newton, Illinois, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Illinois schools and 40% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jasper County Cud 1 spends $11,168 per pupil, 34% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Elem School (476 students) and Newton Comm High School (412 students) alongside Jasper Co Jr High.
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 Jasper Co Jr High compares
Jasper Co Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 40% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$11,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Jasper Co Jr High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jasper County Cud 1, which includes Jasper Co Jr High.
$11,168
Per student
-34%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.3%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.1%
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 Jasper Co Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newton Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ste Marie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jasper Co Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jasper Co Jr High
How many students attend Jasper Co Jr High?
Jasper Co Jr High has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Newton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Co Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Co Jr High is 19.6:1, which is 40% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jasper Co Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Jasper Co Jr High is White at 96.6% of enrollment, in Newton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jasper Co Jr High?
Jasper Co Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jasper Co Jr High rank among public schools in Newton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jasper Co Jr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newton, 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 Newton on the city page.
Is Jasper Co Jr High a good school?
Jasper Co Jr High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 Jasper County Cud 1?
Besides Jasper Co Jr High, Jasper County Cud 1 also operates Newton Elem School (476 students), Newton Comm High School (412 students), and Ste Marie Elem School (133 students). See the Jasper County Cud 1 district page for the complete list.
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