- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Prairie Jr High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 170348000031 · Alsip, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stony Creek Elem School (652 students)
Prairie Jr High School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Prairie Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek Elem School
652 students
- This school
Prairie Jr High School
303 students
- Hazelgreen Ele
Hazelgreen Elem School
290 students
- Lane Elem Scho 228
Lane Elem School
228 students
- District 126 E 122
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
What this shows Prairie Jr High School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prairie Jr High School compares
Prairie 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 reports $18,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.