Enrollment
95
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Athens Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Athens Jr High
New Athens Jr High is a small middle school in New Athens, Illinois, enrolling 95 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Illinois schools, with 95 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding New Athens Cusd 60 spends $12,778 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 19 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 95 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
New Athens Cusd 60 also operates New Athens Elem (229 students) and New Athens High School (164 students) alongside New Athens Jr High.
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 New Athens Jr High compares
New Athens Jr High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,778
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Athens Cusd 60, which includes New Athens Jr High.
$12,778
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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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 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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in New Athens on the city page.
Is New Athens Jr High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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