Enrollment
489
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jerseyville, IL
Jersey Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jersey Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172043002309
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jersey Community Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Jerseyville · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 489
- students enrolled
Jersey Community Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Community Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, IL.
School address
District: Jersey Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 172043002309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jersey Community Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jersey Community Middle School
Jersey Community Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Jerseyville, Illinois, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 489 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Jersey Cusd 100 spends $13,096 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 145 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 489 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Jerseyville's elementary schools, it stands alongside Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students): Jersey Community Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 16.3:1).
Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Comm High School (961 students) and Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students) alongside Jersey Community Middle 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 Jersey Community Middle School compares
Jersey Community 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$13,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.7 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 92.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Jersey Community Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jersey Cusd 100, which includes Jersey Community Middle School.
$13,096
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.4%
State 39.3%
Federal 14.3%
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 Jersey Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerseyville East Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerseyville West Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jersey Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Jerseyville
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~489 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jersey Community Middle School
How many students attend Jersey Community Middle School?
Jersey Community Middle School has 489 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jersey Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jersey Community Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jersey Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jersey Community Middle School is White at 92.8% of enrollment, in Jerseyville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jersey Community Middle School?
Jersey Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jersey Community Middle School rank among public schools in Jerseyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jersey Community Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville on the city page.
Is Jersey Community Middle School a good school?
Jersey Community Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jersey Cusd 100?
Besides Jersey Community Middle School, Jersey Cusd 100 also operates Jersey Comm High School (961 students), Jerseyville East Elem School (392 students), and Jerseyville West Elem School (352 students). See the Jersey Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.
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