Enrollment
338
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lisle, IL
Lisle Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lisle 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 172320002554
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisle Jr High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Lisle · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 338
- students enrolled
Lisle Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lisle Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lisle, IL.
School address
District: Lisle Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 172320002554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lisle Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lisle Jr High School
Lisle Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Lisle, Illinois, enrolling 338 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
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 (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lisle Cusd 202 spends $26,379 per pupil, 55% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Lisle's middle schools, it stands alongside Kennedy Junior High School (937 students): Lisle Jr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Lisle Cusd 202 also operates Lisle Elementary School (777 students) and Lisle High School (447 students) alongside Lisle 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 Lisle Jr High School compares
Lisle 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 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 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lisle 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 Lisle Cusd 202, which includes Lisle Jr High School.
$26,379
Per student
+55%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+59%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.9%
State 24.2%
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 Lisle Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisle Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lisle High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisle Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Lisle
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~338 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lisle Jr High School
How many students attend Lisle Jr High School?
Lisle Jr High School has 338 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lisle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisle Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisle Jr High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Lisle Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lisle Jr High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Lisle, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisle Jr High School?
Lisle 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 Lisle Jr High School rank among public schools in Lisle?
By Resource Investment Index, Lisle Jr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Lisle, 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 Lisle on the city page.
Is Lisle Jr High School a good school?
Lisle Jr High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 Lisle Cusd 202?
Besides Lisle Jr High School, Lisle Cusd 202 also operates Lisle Elementary School (777 students) and Lisle High School (447 students). See the Lisle Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.
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