- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Normal, IL
Kingsley Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Kingsley Jr 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 172862005695
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingsley Jr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 730
- students enrolled
Kingsley Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862005695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172862005695 · Normal, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Normal. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kingsley Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- This school 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- Parkside Jr Hi 598
Parkside Jr High School
598 students
What this shows Kingsley Jr High School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingsley Jr High School compares
Kingsley Jr 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,620
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Kingsley Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Kingsley Jr High School.
$16,620
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Kingsley Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingsley Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Normal
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 (~730 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingsley Jr High School
How many students attend Kingsley Jr High School?
Kingsley Jr High School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsley Jr High School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Kingsley Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Kingsley Jr High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingsley Jr High School?
Kingsley Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kingsley Jr High School rank among middle schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingsley Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Normal, 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 Normal on the city page.
What other schools are in Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Kingsley Jr High School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.
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