- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palmyra, IL
Northwestern Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Northwestern Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173054003173
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northwestern Jr High School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palmyra · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 40
- students enrolled
Northwestern Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, IL.
School address
District: Northwestern Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 173054003173 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Northwestern Jr High School held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 173054003173 · Palmyra, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 10:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwestern Elem School (189 students)
Northwestern Jr High School held near 52 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 4.2 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northwestern Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwestern E
Northwestern Elem School
189 students
- Northwestern H
Northwestern High School
94 students
- This school 40
Northwestern Jr High School
40 students
What this shows Northwestern Jr High School reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northwestern Jr High School compares
Northwestern Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 10% in Illinois - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$21,915
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 40 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Northwestern Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Northwestern Cusd 2 reports $21,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northwestern Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwestern High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northwestern Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~40 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern Jr High School
How many students attend Northwestern Jr High School?
Northwestern Jr High School has 40 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palmyra, IL. CCD year-over-year: 54 (2022-23) → 52 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwestern Jr High School is 10:1, which is 29% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 36% 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 Northwestern Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Northwestern Jr High School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Palmyra, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northwestern Jr High School?
Northwestern Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northwestern Jr High School rank among public schools in Palmyra?
By Resource Investment Index, Northwestern Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmyra, 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 Northwestern Cusd 2?
Besides Northwestern Jr High School, Northwestern Cusd 2 also operates Northwestern Elem School (189 students) and Northwestern High School (94 students). See the Northwestern Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.