- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mokena, IL
Mokena Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Mokena Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172637002802
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mokena Jr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mokena · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Mokena Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mokena, IL.
School address
District: Mokena Sd 159 · Illinois
NCES ID 172637002802 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Mokena Jr High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 172637002802 · Mokena, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Mokena Elem School (709 students)
Mokena Jr High School held near 499 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mokena Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mokena Elem Sc
Mokena Elem School
709 students
- This school
Mokena Jr High School
502 students
- Mokena Interme
Mokena Intermediate School
346 students
What this shows Mokena Jr High School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mokena Jr High School compares
Mokena 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,852
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Mokena Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mokena Sd 159 reports $15,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mokena Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mokena Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mokena Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mokena Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mokena Jr High School
How many students attend Mokena Jr High School?
Mokena Jr High School has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mokena, IL. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mokena Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mokena Jr High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Mokena Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Mokena Jr High School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Mokena, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mokena Jr High School?
Mokena Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Mokena Jr High School rank among public schools in Mokena?
By Resource Investment Index, Mokena Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mokena, 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 Mokena Sd 159?
Besides Mokena Jr High School, Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Elem School (709 students) and Mokena Intermediate School (346 students). See the Mokena Sd 159 district page for the complete list.