- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New Athens, IL
New Athens Jr High
Federal NCES profile for New Athens Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172796004764
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Athens Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in New Athens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 95
- students enrolled
New Athens Jr High has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Athens Jr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Athens, IL.
School address
District: New Athens Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 172796004764 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
New Athens Jr High shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-14.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 6.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 172796004764 · New Athens, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: New Athens Elem (229 students)
New Athens Jr High shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (-14.7%). Teacher FTE lost 6.8 → 6.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
New Athens Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Athens Ele
New Athens Elem
229 students
- New Athens Hig
New Athens High School
164 students
- This school
New Athens Jr High
95 students
What this shows New Athens Jr High reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Athens Jr High compares
New Athens Jr High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$14,055
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, New Athens Jr High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for New Athens Cusd 60 reports $14,055 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Athens Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Athens Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Athens High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Athens Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~95 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Athens Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at New Athens Jr High is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 38/100 (typical 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 New Athens Jr High rank among public schools in New Athens?
By Resource Investment Index, New Athens Jr High ranks #3 of 3 public schools in New Athens, 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 New Athens Cusd 60?
Besides New Athens Jr High, New Athens Cusd 60 also operates New Athens Elem (229 students) and New Athens High School (164 students). See the New Athens Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.