- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, IL
L J Hauser Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for L J Hauser Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173399003495
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L J Hauser Jr High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 597
- students enrolled
L J Hauser Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L J Hauser Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Riverside, IL.
School address
District: Riverside Sd 96 · Illinois
NCES ID 173399003495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173399003495 · Riverside, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
597 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: A F Ames Elem School (482 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Riverside. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
L J Hauser Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
L J Hauser Jr High School
597 students
- A F Ames Elem
A F Ames Elem School
482 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
371 students
- Blythe Park El 230
Blythe Park Elem School
230 students
- Hollywood Elem 114
Hollywood Elem School
114 students
What this shows L J Hauser Jr High School reports 597 students on the CCD universe file.
How L J Hauser Jr High School compares
L J Hauser 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 597 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,929
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
21
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, L J Hauser 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 Riverside Sd 96, which includes L J Hauser Jr High School.
$19,929
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
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 L J Hauser Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A F Ames Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blythe Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hollywood Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L J Hauser Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~597 students)
Frequently asked questions about L J Hauser Jr High School
How many students attend L J Hauser Jr High School?
L J Hauser Jr High School has 597 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L J Hauser Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at L J Hauser Jr High School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 L J Hauser Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at L J Hauser Jr High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Riverside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L J Hauser Jr High School?
L J Hauser Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 L J Hauser Jr High School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, L J Hauser Jr High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Sd 96?
Besides L J Hauser Jr High School, Riverside Sd 96 also operates A F Ames Elem School (482 students), Central Elem School (371 students), and Blythe Park Elem School (230 students). See the Riverside Sd 96 district page for the complete list.
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