Enrollment
154
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Niles, IL
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173084006374
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Niles · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 154
- students enrolled
Jefferson School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niles, IL.
School address
District: Park Ridge Ccsd 64 · Illinois
NCES ID 173084006374 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a small combined-grade school in Niles, Illinois, enrolling 154 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 84% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 50/100).
The surrounding Park Ridge Ccsd 64 spends $22,436 per pupil, 32% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Niles's public schools, it stands alongside Clarence E Culver School (666 students): Jefferson School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.7:1 vs 12.3:1).
Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students) and Lincoln Middle School (749 students) alongside Jefferson School.
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 Jefferson School compares
Jefferson 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 84% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 84% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$22,436
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Jefferson School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Ridge Ccsd 64, which includes Jefferson School.
$22,436
Per student
+32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 26.0%
Federal 2.1%
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 Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Theodore Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Niles
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~154 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Niles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 25.7:1, which is 84% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Niles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jefferson School rank among public schools in Niles?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Niles, 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 Niles on the city page.
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Park Ridge Ccsd 64?
Besides Jefferson School, Park Ridge Ccsd 64 also operates Emerson Middle School (890 students), Lincoln Middle School (749 students), and Theodore Roosevelt Elem School (677 students). See the Park Ridge Ccsd 64 district page for the complete list.
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