- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Orland Park, IL
Jerling Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Jerling Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173022005540
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jerling Junior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 677
- students enrolled
Jerling Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jerling Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022005540 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173022005540 · Orland Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
677 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Century Junior High School (636 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jerling Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- Century Junior
Century Junior High School
636 students
- Liberty Elem S
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- Meadow Ridge S
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- Prairie Elem S
Prairie Elem School
507 students
What this shows Jerling Junior High School reports 677 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jerling Junior High School compares
Jerling Junior High 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 677 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
677
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Jerling Junior High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Jerling Junior High School.
$18,852
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 Jerling Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jerling Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Orland Park
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~677 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jerling Junior High School
How many students attend Jerling Junior High School?
Jerling Junior High School has 677 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerling Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerling Junior High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jerling Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Jerling Junior High School is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jerling Junior High School?
Jerling Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jerling Junior High School rank among middle schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Jerling Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides Jerling Junior High School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Century Junior High School (636 students), Liberty Elem School (627 students), and Meadow Ridge School (554 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.
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