Enrollment
234
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylor Ridge, IL
Rockridge Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Rockridge Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173444003550
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rockridge Jr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Taylor Ridge · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 234
- students enrolled
Rockridge Jr High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, IL.
School address
District: Rockridge Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 173444003550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rockridge Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rockridge Jr High School
Rockridge Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Taylor Ridge, Illinois, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 234 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Rockridge Cusd 300 spends $12,552 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students) and Andalusia Elem School (272 students) alongside Rockridge 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 Rockridge Jr High School compares
Rockridge 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,552
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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
White 94.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Rockridge Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rockridge Cusd 300, which includes Rockridge Jr High School.
$12,552
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.5%
State 25.4%
Federal 8.1%
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 Rockridge Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Andalusia Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor Ridge Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illinois City Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rockridge Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rockridge Jr High School
How many students attend Rockridge Jr High School?
Rockridge Jr High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockridge Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockridge Jr High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rockridge Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Rockridge Jr High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Taylor Ridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rockridge Jr High School?
Rockridge Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Rockridge Jr High School rank among public schools in Taylor Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Rockridge Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Taylor Ridge, 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 Taylor Ridge on the city page.
Is Rockridge Jr High School a good school?
Rockridge Jr High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 Rockridge Cusd 300?
Besides Rockridge Jr High School, Rockridge Cusd 300 also operates Rockridge High School (330 students), Andalusia Elem School (272 students), and Taylor Ridge Elem School (138 students). See the Rockridge Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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