- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sauk Village, IL
Rickover Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Rickover 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 173546003698
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rickover Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sauk Village · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 371
- students enrolled
Rickover Jr High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rickover Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauk Village, IL.
School address
NCES ID 173546003698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Rickover Jr High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 173546003698 · Sauk Village, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Wagoner Elem (466 students)
Rickover Jr High School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Rickover Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wagoner Elem
Wagoner Elem
466 students
- Strassburg Ele
Strassburg Elem
406 students
- This school
Rickover Jr High School
371 students
What this shows Rickover Jr High School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rickover Jr High School compares
Rickover Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$22,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 4.6%
White 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Rickover Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Ccsd 168 reports $22,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rickover Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagoner Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Strassburg Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rickover Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rickover Jr High School
How many students attend Rickover Jr High School?
Rickover Jr High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sauk Village, IL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rickover Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rickover Jr High School is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rickover Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Rickover Jr High School is African American at 72.8% of enrollment, in Sauk Village, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rickover Jr High School?
Rickover 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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rickover Jr High School rank among public schools in Sauk Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Rickover Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sauk Village, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Ccsd 168?
Besides Rickover Jr High School, Ccsd 168 also operates Wagoner Elem (466 students) and Strassburg Elem (406 students). See the Ccsd 168 district page for the complete list.