- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Skokie, IL
Old Orchard Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Old Orchard Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173645003759
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old Orchard Jr High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 711
- students enrolled
Old Orchard Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old Orchard Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Old Orchard Jr High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173645003759 · Skokie, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
711 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Devonshire Elem School (417 students)
Old Orchard Jr High School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.2 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Old Orchard Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Old Orchard Jr High School
711 students
- Devonshire Ele
Devonshire Elem School
417 students
- Jane Stenson S
Jane Stenson School
365 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Old Orchard Jr High School reports 711 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old Orchard Jr High School compares
Old Orchard 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,120
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.3%
Asian 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Old Orchard Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Skokie Sd 68 reports $24,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old Orchard Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jane Stenson School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old Orchard Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Skokie
2 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 (~711 students)
Frequently asked questions about Old Orchard Jr High School
How many students attend Old Orchard Jr High School?
Old Orchard Jr High School has 711 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Orchard Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Orchard Jr High School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Old Orchard Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Old Orchard Jr High School is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old Orchard Jr High School?
Old Orchard Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Old Orchard Jr High School rank among middle schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Old Orchard Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 68?
Besides Old Orchard Jr High School, Skokie Sd 68 also operates Devonshire Elem School (417 students), Jane Stenson School (365 students), and Highland Elementary School (316 students). See the Skokie Sd 68 district page for the complete list.