Enrollment
711
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Old Orchard Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Old Orchard Jr High School
Old Orchard Jr High School is a large middle school in Skokie, Illinois, enrolling 711 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Asian (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 178 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Skokie Sd 68 spends $22,583 per pupil, 33% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Skokie's middle schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Jr High School (628 students): Old Orchard Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
Skokie Sd 68 also operates Devonshire Elem School (417 students) and Jane Stenson School (365 students) alongside Old Orchard Jr High School.
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 Old Orchard Jr High School compares
Old Orchard Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skokie Sd 68, which includes Old Orchard Jr High School.
$22,583
Per student
+33%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.5%
State 23.3%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Old Orchard Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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