Enrollment
615
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manhattan Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manhattan Jr High School
Manhattan Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Manhattan, Illinois, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Manhattan Sd 114 spends $11,094 per pupil, 35% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Manhattan Sd 114 also operates Wilson Creek Elem Sch (545 students) and Anna Mcdonald Elem School (434 students) alongside Manhattan 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 Manhattan Jr High School compares
Manhattan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan Sd 114, which includes Manhattan Jr High School.
$11,094
Per student
-35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.4%
State 35.1%
Federal 4.5%
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 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~615 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manhattan on the city page.
Is Manhattan Jr High School a good school?
Manhattan Jr High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of 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 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.
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