- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pontiac, IL
Pontiac Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Pontiac Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173216003365
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontiac Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pontiac · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 326
- students enrolled
Pontiac Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Jr High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac Ccsd 429 · Illinois
NCES ID 173216003365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Pontiac Jr High School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 173216003365 · Pontiac, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elem School (361 students)
Pontiac Jr High School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pontiac Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
361 students
- This school
Pontiac Jr High School
326 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
227 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
221 students
What this shows Pontiac Jr High School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pontiac Jr High School compares
Pontiac Jr 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$18,147
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Pontiac Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac Ccsd 429 reports $18,147 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pontiac Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pontiac Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac Jr High School
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has 326 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pontiac, IL. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Pontiac Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Pontiac Jr High School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Pontiac, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Pontiac Jr High School rank among public schools in Pontiac?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Jr High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pontiac, 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 Pontiac on the city page.
What other schools are in Pontiac Ccsd 429?
Besides Pontiac Jr High School, Pontiac Ccsd 429 also operates Central Elem School (361 students), Lincoln Elementary School (227 students), and Washington Elem School (221 students). See the Pontiac Ccsd 429 district page for the complete list.