Enrollment
303
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alsip, IL
Prairie Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Prairie Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170348000031
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prairie Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 303
- students enrolled
Prairie Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Jr High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 170348000031 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Prairie Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Prairie Jr High School
Prairie Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Alsip, Illinois, enrolling 303 students.
At 13.2:1, 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.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alsip's middle schools, it stands alongside Hamlin Upper Grade Center (182 students): Prairie Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 14:1).
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Stony Creek Elem School (652 students) and Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students) alongside Prairie Jr 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 Prairie Jr High School compares
Prairie 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$13,845
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.2%
White 32.0%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Prairie Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126, which includes Prairie Jr High School.
$13,845
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.3%
State 9.2%
Federal 7.6%
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 Prairie Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelgreen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lane Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| District 126 Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prairie Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar middle schools in Alsip
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Prairie Jr High School
How many students attend Prairie Jr High School?
Prairie Jr High School has 303 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alsip, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Jr High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Prairie Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Prairie Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.2% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prairie Jr High School?
Prairie Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Prairie Jr High School rank among public schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, Prairie Jr High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Alsip, 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 Alsip on the city page.
Is Prairie Jr High School a good school?
Prairie Jr High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?
Besides Prairie Jr High School, Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Stony Creek Elem School (652 students), Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students), and Lane Elem School (228 students). See the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 district page for the complete list.
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