Enrollment
1,295
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quincy, IL
Quincy Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Quincy Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173300005054
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quincy Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,295
- students enrolled
Quincy Jr High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quincy Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quincy Jr High School
Quincy Jr High School is a large middle school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 1,295 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,295 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 432 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 325 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,295 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students) and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students) alongside Quincy 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 Quincy Jr High School compares
Quincy 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,295 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,295
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 84% in Illinois - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.7%
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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,295 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 82.0
Students per teacher 16.4:1 +17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173300005054
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Two or More 12.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Quincy Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 432:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.7%
In-school suspensions 325
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Quincy Jr High School.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 Quincy Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quincy Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Quincy Jr High School
How many students attend Quincy Jr High School?
Quincy Jr High School has 1,295 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy Jr High School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quincy Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Quincy Jr High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quincy Jr High School?
Quincy Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Quincy Jr High School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Jr High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Quincy Jr High School a good school?
Quincy Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Quincy Jr High School, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students), and Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch (564 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.