- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manhattan, IL
Manhattan Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172427001557
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Jr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 615
- students enrolled
Manhattan Jr High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, IL.
School address
District: Manhattan Sd 114 · Illinois
NCES ID 172427001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Manhattan Jr High School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 172427001557 · Manhattan, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Creek Elem Sch (545 students)
Manhattan Jr High School grew from 570 students in 2022-23 to 603 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 38.6 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Manhattan Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Manhattan Jr High School
615 students
- Wilson Creek E
Wilson Creek Elem Sch
545 students
- Anna Mcdonald
Anna Mcdonald Elem School
434 students
What this shows Manhattan Jr High School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manhattan Jr High School compares
Manhattan Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Manhattan Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Manhattan Sd 114 reports $11,376 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manhattan Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Creek Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anna Mcdonald Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Jr High School
How many students attend Manhattan Jr High School?
Manhattan Jr High School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manhattan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 603 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Jr High School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Jr High School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Manhattan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Jr High School?
Manhattan Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Manhattan Jr High School rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manhattan, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manhattan Sd 114?
Besides Manhattan Jr High School, Manhattan Sd 114 also operates Wilson Creek Elem Sch (545 students) and Anna Mcdonald Elem School (434 students). See the Manhattan Sd 114 district page for the complete list.