Enrollment
597
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173399003495
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L J Hauser Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at L J Hauser Jr High School
L J Hauser Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Riverside, Illinois, enrolling 597 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 597 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Riverside Sd 96 also operates A F Ames Elem School (482 students) and Central Elem School (371 students) alongside L J Hauser Jr 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 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
597
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,099
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 597 Top 21% in Illinois - larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 45.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173399003495
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.6%
In-school suspensions 21
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverside Sd 96, which includes L J Hauser Jr High School.
$16,099
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 82.3%
State 12.9%
Federal 4.8%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Next steps
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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 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
Is L J Hauser Jr High School a good school?
L J Hauser Jr High School earns 60/100 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 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.