Enrollment
121
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sesser, IL
Sesser-Valier Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Sesser-Valier Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173594004831
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sesser-Valier Jr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sesser · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 121
- students enrolled
Sesser-Valier Jr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sesser-Valier Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sesser, IL.
School address
District: Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 · Illinois
NCES ID 173594004831 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sesser-Valier Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sesser-Valier Jr High School
Sesser-Valier Jr High School is a small middle school in Sesser, Illinois, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Illinois schools, with 121 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 465 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 spends $12,870 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 also operates Sesser-Valier Elem School (252 students) and Sesser-Valier High School (175 students) alongside Sesser-Valier 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 Sesser-Valier Jr High School compares
Sesser-Valier 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$12,870
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.6%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Sesser-Valier Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sesser-Valier Cusd 196, which includes Sesser-Valier Jr High School.
$12,870
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 61.3%
Federal 12.2%
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 Sesser-Valier Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesser-Valier Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sesser-Valier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sesser-Valier Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sesser-Valier Jr High School
How many students attend Sesser-Valier Jr High School?
Sesser-Valier Jr High School has 121 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sesser, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sesser-Valier Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sesser-Valier Jr High School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sesser-Valier Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Sesser-Valier Jr High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Sesser, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sesser-Valier Jr High School?
Sesser-Valier Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Sesser-Valier Jr High School rank among public schools in Sesser?
By Resource Investment Index, Sesser-Valier Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sesser, 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 Sesser on the city page.
Is Sesser-Valier Jr High School a good school?
Sesser-Valier Jr High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Sesser-Valier Cusd 196?
Besides Sesser-Valier Jr High School, Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 also operates Sesser-Valier Elem School (252 students) and Sesser-Valier High School (175 students). See the Sesser-Valier Cusd 196 district page for the complete list.
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