- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Markham, IL
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie-Hills Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172472002673
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie-Hills Junior High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Markham · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 766
- students enrolled
Prairie-Hills Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie-Hills Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Markham, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472002673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Prairie-Hills Junior High School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 172472002673 · Markham, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 22.5:1 · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Mae Jemison School (368 students)
Prairie-Hills Junior High School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.5 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie-Hills Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- Mae Jemison Sc
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- Markham Park E 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- Fieldcrest Ele 217
Fieldcrest Elem School
217 students
What this shows Prairie-Hills Junior High School reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie-Hills Junior High School compares
Prairie-Hills Junior 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.5:1
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
38.1%
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
$19,068
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Two or More 1.8%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.2, Prairie-Hills Junior High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prairie-Hills Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mae Jemison School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Markham Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldcrest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie-Hills Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Prairie-Hills Junior High School
How many students attend Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Markham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 825 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie-Hills Junior High School is 22.5:1, which is 61% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie-Hills Junior High School is African American at 76.9% of enrollment, in Markham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie-Hills Junior High School?
Prairie-Hills Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Prairie-Hills Junior High School rank among public schools in Markham?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie-Hills Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Markham, 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 Markham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Prairie-Hills Junior High School, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Mae Jemison School (368 students), Highlands Elem School (311 students), and Markham Park Elem School (292 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.