Enrollment
822
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171542001849
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Flossmoor · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parker Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parker Junior High School
Parker Junior High School is a large middle school in Flossmoor, Illinois, enrolling 822 students.
At 13.4:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 822 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Flossmoor Sd 161 also operates Western Avenue Elem School (499 students) and Flossmoor Hills Elem School (357 students) alongside Parker 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 Parker Junior High School compares
Parker 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 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
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
$13,824
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Flossmoor Sd 161, which includes Parker Junior High School.
$13,824
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 29.8%
Federal 8.3%
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 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heather Hill Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Serena Hills Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker Junior High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 27/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Parker Junior High School a good school?
Parker Junior High School earns 27/100 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 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.
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