Enrollment
502
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mokena Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mokena Jr High School
Mokena Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Mokena, Illinois, enrolling 502 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mokena Sd 159 also operates Mokena Elem School (709 students) and Mokena Intermediate School (346 students) alongside Mokena 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 Mokena Jr High School compares
Mokena 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,697
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mokena Sd 159, which includes Mokena Jr High School.
$14,697
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 23.2%
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 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mokena on the city page.
Is Mokena Jr High School a good school?
Mokena Jr High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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