- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rolling Meadows, IL
Plum Grove Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Plum Grove Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173042003154
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plum Grove Jr High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,128
- students enrolled
Plum Grove Jr High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Grove Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003154 · Rolling Meadows, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,128 enr · 22.6:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Winston Campus Jr High (847 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Plum Grove Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- Frank C Whitel
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
663 students
What this shows Plum Grove Jr High School reports 1,128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plum Grove Jr High School compares
Plum Grove 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,128 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,128
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,671
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
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Asian 34.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Plum Grove Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Plum Grove Jr High School.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Plum Grove Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston Campus Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plum Grove Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Rolling Meadows
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,128 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Plum Grove Jr High School
How many students attend Plum Grove Jr High School?
Plum Grove Jr High School has 1,128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rolling Meadows, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plum Grove Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plum Grove Jr High School is 22.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plum Grove Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Plum Grove Jr High School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plum Grove Jr High School?
Plum Grove Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Plum Grove Jr High School rank among public schools in Rolling Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Plum Grove Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, 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 Rolling Meadows on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Plum Grove Jr High School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), Lincoln Elementary School (772 students), and Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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