- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · La Grange Park, IL
Park Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Park Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172160002424
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Junior High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in La Grange Park · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 661
- students enrolled
Park Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, IL.
School address
District: La Grange Sd 102 · Illinois
NCES ID 172160002424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Park Junior High School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 172160002424 · La Grange Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students)
Park Junior High School held near 690 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.7 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Park Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Park Junior High School
661 students
- Ogden Ave Elem
Ogden Ave Elem School
563 students
- Cossitt Ave El
Cossitt Ave Elem School
472 students
- Forest Road El
Forest Road Elem School
452 students
- Congress Park
Congress Park Elem School
419 students
- Barnsdale Road
Barnsdale Road School
308 students
What this shows Park Junior High School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Junior High School compares
Park Junior 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$19,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Park Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Sd 102 reports $19,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Ave Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cossitt Ave Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Road Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Congress Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barnsdale Road School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Park Junior High School
How many students attend Park Junior High School?
Park Junior High School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in La Grange Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 690 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Junior High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Park Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Park Junior High School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in La Grange Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Junior High School?
Park Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Park Junior High School rank among public schools in La Grange Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Junior High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in La Grange Park, 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 La Grange Sd 102?
Besides Park Junior High School, La Grange Sd 102 also operates Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students), Cossitt Ave Elem School (472 students), and Forest Road Elem School (452 students). See the La Grange Sd 102 district page for the complete list.