- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Jasper Co Jr High grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 172038002298 · Newton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 19.6:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Newton Elem School (476 students)
Jasper Co Jr High grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jasper Co Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newton Elem Sc
Newton Elem School
476 students
- Newton Comm Hi
Newton Comm High School
412 students
- This school 176
Jasper Co Jr High
176 students
- Ste Marie Elem 133
Ste Marie Elem School
133 students
What this shows Jasper Co Jr High reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jasper Co Jr High compares
Jasper Co Jr High is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,101
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
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.
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
District finance for Jasper County Cud 1 reports $14,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.