- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fairview Heights, 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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173219003367
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pontiac Jr High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fairview Heights · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 212
- students enrolled
Pontiac Jr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairview Heights, IL.
School address
District: Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 · Illinois
NCES ID 173219003367 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pontiac Jr High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 173219003367 · Fairview Heights, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: William Holliday Elem School (418 students)
Pontiac Jr High School grew from 206 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Pontiac Jr High School compares
Pontiac Jr High School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$15,460
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 5.7%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Pontiac Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 reports $15,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Holliday Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pontiac Jr High School
How many students attend Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fairview Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pontiac Jr High School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pontiac Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Pontiac Jr High School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Fairview Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pontiac Jr High School?
Pontiac Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fairview Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Pontiac Jr High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fairview Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105?
Besides Pontiac Jr High School, Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 also operates William Holliday Elem School (418 students). See the Pontiac-W Holliday Sd 105 district page for the complete list.