Enrollment
95
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172796004764
New Athens Jr High — New Athens, IL
Federal NCES profile for New Athens Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: New Athens Cusd 60 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Athens Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
New Athens Jr High reports 95 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 25% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Athens Cusd 60 spends $13,792 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.0% from local sources (property taxes), 36.4% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How New Athens Jr High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 5% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
— 25% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,792
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
15
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 95 Top 5% in Illinois — larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 +25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172796004764
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.1%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Athens Cusd 60, which includes New Athens Jr High.
$13,792
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 11.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
Educator & family resources
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Choose a school district
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about New Athens Jr High
How many students attend New Athens Jr High?
New Athens Jr High has 95 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New Athens, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Athens Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Athens Jr High is 18.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Athens Jr High?
The largest demographic group at New Athens Jr High is White at 94.7%. The school serves a student body in New Athens, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Athens Jr High?
New Athens Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.