- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Memorial Jr High School held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 172202002470 · Lansing, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
854 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Coolidge Elementary School (670 students)
Memorial Jr High School held near 863 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.9 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Memorial Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Memorial Jr High School
854 students
- Coolidge Eleme
Coolidge Elementary School
670 students
- Oak Glen Elem
Oak Glen Elem School
526 students
- Reavis Elem Sc
Reavis Elem School
362 students
- Lester Crawl P 135
Lester Crawl Primary Ctr
135 students
What this shows Memorial Jr High School reports 854 students on the CCD universe file.
How Memorial Jr High School compares
Memorial Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Lansing Sd 158 reports $15,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~854 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 860 (2022-23) → 863 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.