Enrollment
327
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Momence, IL
Momence Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Momence Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172643002832
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Momence Jr High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Momence · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 327
- students enrolled
Momence Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Momence Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Momence, IL.
School address
District: Momence Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172643002832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Momence Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Momence Jr High School
Momence Jr High School is a mid-sized elementary school in Momence, Illinois, enrolling 327 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Momence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Je-Neir Elem School (328 students): Momence Jr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.7:1).
Momence Cusd 1 also operates Je-Neir Elem School (328 students) and Momence High School (315 students) alongside Momence 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 Momence Jr High School compares
Momence 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,196
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
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 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 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Momence Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Momence Cusd 1, which includes Momence Jr High School.
$15,196
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 53.1%
Federal 6.3%
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 Momence Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Je-Neir Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Momence High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Momence Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Momence
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~327 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Momence Jr High School
How many students attend Momence Jr High School?
Momence Jr High School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Momence, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Momence Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Momence Jr High School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Momence Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Momence Jr High School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Momence, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Momence Jr High School?
Momence Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Momence Jr High School rank among public schools in Momence?
By Resource Investment Index, Momence Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Momence, 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 Momence on the city page.
Is Momence Jr High School a good school?
Momence Jr High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Momence Cusd 1?
Besides Momence Jr High School, Momence Cusd 1 also operates Je-Neir Elem School (328 students) and Momence High School (315 students). See the Momence Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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