- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homer Glen, IL
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Prairie Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172373001008
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Prairie Jr High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 460
- students enrolled
Oak Prairie Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Will County Sd 92 · Illinois
NCES ID 172373001008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oak Prairie Jr High School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172373001008 · Homer Glen, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Walsh Elem School (363 students)
Oak Prairie Jr High School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak Prairie Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oak Prairie Jr High School
460 students
- Walsh Elem Sch
Walsh Elem School
363 students
- Ludwig Elem Sc
Ludwig Elem School
321 students
- Reed Elem Scho
Reed Elem School
291 students
What this shows Oak Prairie Jr High School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Prairie Jr High School compares
Oak Prairie 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,285
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Oak Prairie Jr High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Will County Sd 92 reports $25,285 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Prairie Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ludwig Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reed Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Prairie Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle schools in Homer Glen
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Prairie Jr High School
How many students attend Oak Prairie Jr High School?
Oak Prairie Jr High School has 460 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homer Glen, IL. CCD year-over-year: 452 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Prairie Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Prairie Jr High School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Oak Prairie Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Prairie Jr High School is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Prairie Jr High School?
Oak Prairie Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Oak Prairie Jr High School rank among public schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen on the city page.
What other schools are in Will County Sd 92?
Besides Oak Prairie Jr High School, Will County Sd 92 also operates Walsh Elem School (363 students), Ludwig Elem School (321 students), and Reed Elem School (291 students). See the Will County Sd 92 district page for the complete list.