Enrollment
661
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Park Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Park Junior High School
Park Junior High School is a mid-sized middle school in La Grange Park, Illinois, enrolling 661 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 661 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 51/100).
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
La Grange Sd 102 also operates Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students) and Cossitt Ave Elem School (472 students) alongside Park Junior 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 Park Junior High School compares
Park Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,796
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grange Sd 102, which includes Park Junior High School.
$17,796
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.9%
State 27.3%
Federal 3.8%
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 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
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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
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 (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in La Grange Park on the city page.
Is Park Junior High School a good school?
Park Junior High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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