- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flossmoor, IL
Parker Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Parker Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171542001849
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker Junior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 822
- students enrolled
Parker Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, IL.
School address
District: Flossmoor Sd 161 · Illinois
NCES ID 171542001849 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Parker Junior High School shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 806 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 171542001849 · Flossmoor, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Western Avenue Elem School (499 students)
Parker Junior High School shrank from 858 students in 2022-23 to 806 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 61.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parker Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parker Junior High School
822 students
- Western Avenue
Western Avenue Elem School
499 students
- Flossmoor Hill
Flossmoor Hills Elem School
357 students
- Heather Hill E 319
Heather Hill Elem School
319 students
- Serena Hills E 305
Serena Hills Elem School
305 students
What this shows Parker Junior High School reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker Junior High School compares
Parker Junior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
White 8.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 69.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Parker Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Flossmoor Sd 161 reports $18,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Avenue Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Flossmoor Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heather Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Serena Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker Junior High School
How many students attend Parker Junior High School?
Parker Junior High School has 822 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flossmoor, IL. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 806 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Parker Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Parker Junior High School is African American at 69.1% of enrollment, in Flossmoor, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker Junior High School?
Parker Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Parker Junior High School rank among public schools in Flossmoor?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker Junior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Flossmoor, 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 Flossmoor on the city page.
What other schools are in Flossmoor Sd 161?
Besides Parker Junior High School, Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Western Avenue Elem School (499 students), Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students), and Heather Hill Elem School (319 students). See the Flossmoor Sd 161 district page for the complete list.