Enrollment
677
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173022005540
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jerling Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jerling Junior High School
Jerling Junior High School is a large middle school in Orland Park, Illinois, enrolling 677 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 677 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orland Park's middle schools, it stands alongside Century Junior High School (636 students): Jerling Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.6:1 vs 13.4:1).
Orland Sd 135 also operates Century Junior High School (636 students) and Liberty Elem School (627 students) alongside Jerling Junior High 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 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 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
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 63% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Illinois - lower ratio than 50% 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
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 677 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173022005540
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.9%
In-school suspensions 25
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Jerling Junior High School.
$17,197
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Orland Park
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 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 44/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Jerling Junior High School a good school?
Jerling Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.