Enrollment
851
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richard Ira Jones Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173174005748
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard Ira Jones Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 851
- students enrolled
Richard Ira Jones Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174005748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard Ira Jones Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Richard Ira Jones Middle School is a large middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 851 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 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 91% of state schools at 851 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch (912 students): Richard Ira Jones Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 15.9:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside Richard Ira Jones Middle 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 Richard Ira Jones Middle School compares
Richard Ira Jones Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 851 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
851
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,235
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
77
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 851 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173174005748
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Asian 12.5%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Richard Ira Jones Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.0%
In-school suspensions 77
Out-of-school suspensions 46
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes Richard Ira Jones Middle School.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Richard Ira Jones Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard Ira Jones Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Standard public school
912 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Troy Middle School
Standard public school
881 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Heritage Grove Middle School
Standard public school
841 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy Junior High School
Standard public school
700 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Drauden Point Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Ira Jones Middle School
How many students attend Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School has 851 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard Ira Jones Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richard Ira Jones Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard Ira Jones Middle School ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Richard Ira Jones Middle School a good school?
Richard Ira Jones Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Richard Ira Jones Middle School, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.