Enrollment
854
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lansing, IL
Memorial Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Memorial Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172202002470
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Memorial Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 854
- students enrolled
Memorial Jr High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lansing, IL.
School address
District: Lansing Sd 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 172202002470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Memorial Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Memorial Jr High School
Memorial Jr High School is a large middle school in Lansing, Illinois, enrolling 854 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 854 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing Sd 158 spends $12,557 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lansing Sd 158 also operates Coolidge Elementary School (670 students) and Oak Glen Elem School (526 students) alongside Memorial 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 Memorial Jr High School compares
Memorial 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 854 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
854
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,557
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 + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 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
African American 59.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
White 6.3%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Memorial Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Sd 158, which includes Memorial Jr High School.
$12,557
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.1%
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 Memorial Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Glen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reavis Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Memorial Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~854 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Memorial Jr High School
How many students attend Memorial Jr High School?
Memorial Jr High School has 854 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lansing, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Jr High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Memorial Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Memorial Jr High School is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Lansing, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Memorial Jr High School?
Memorial Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Memorial Jr High School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Memorial Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Lansing, 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 Lansing on the city page.
Is Memorial Jr High School a good school?
Memorial Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Lansing Sd 158?
Besides Memorial Jr High School, Lansing Sd 158 also operates Coolidge Elementary School (670 students), Oak Glen Elem School (526 students), and Reavis Elem School (362 students). See the Lansing Sd 158 district page for the complete list.
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