- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Carol Stream, IL
Jay Stream Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jay Stream Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171047005307
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jay Stream Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Carol Stream · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 572
- students enrolled
Jay Stream Middle School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Stream Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Carol Stream, IL.
School address
NCES ID 171047005307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171047005307 · Carol Stream, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 9.9:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Stratford Middle School (520 students)
Resource Investment Index #7 of 9 public schools in Carol Stream. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jay Stream Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jay Stream Middle School
572 students
- Stratford Midd
Stratford Middle School
520 students
- Cloverdale El
Cloverdale Elem School
466 students
- Heritage Lakes
Heritage Lakes Elem School
420 students
- Carol Stream E
Carol Stream Elem School
396 students
- Western Trails
Western Trails Elem School
320 students
What this shows Jay Stream Middle School reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jay Stream Middle School compares
Jay Stream 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.5%
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
$25,661
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Asian 23.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Jay Stream Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 93, which includes Jay Stream Middle School.
$25,661
Per student
+41%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 69.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Jay Stream Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cloverdale Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Lakes Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carol Stream Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Trails Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jay Stream Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jay Stream Middle School
How many students attend Jay Stream Middle School?
Jay Stream Middle School has 572 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Carol Stream, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jay Stream Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jay Stream Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% 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 Jay Stream Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jay Stream Middle School is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Carol Stream, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jay Stream Middle School?
Jay Stream Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Jay Stream Middle School rank among public schools in Carol Stream?
By Resource Investment Index, Jay Stream Middle School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Carol Stream, 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 Carol Stream on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 93?
Besides Jay Stream Middle School, Ccsd 93 also operates Stratford Middle School (520 students), Cloverdale Elem School (466 students), and Heritage Lakes Elem School (420 students). See the Ccsd 93 district page for the complete list.
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