Enrollment
62
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wolf Lake, IL
Shawnee Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Shawnee Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174299004315
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shawnee Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wolf Lake · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 62
- students enrolled
Shawnee Jr High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wolf Lake, IL.
School address
District: Shawnee Cusd 84 · Illinois
NCES ID 174299004315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shawnee Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shawnee Jr High School
Shawnee Jr High School is a small middle school in Wolf Lake, Illinois, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Illinois schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 22 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 62 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Shawnee Cusd 84 also operates Shawnee Elementary School (136 students) and Shawnee High School (72 students) alongside Shawnee 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 Shawnee Jr High School compares
Shawnee 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$17,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
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 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Shawnee Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shawnee Cusd 84, which includes Shawnee Jr High School.
$17,975
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 31.2%
Federal 23.9%
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 Shawnee Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shawnee High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shawnee Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~62 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shawnee Jr High School
How many students attend Shawnee Jr High School?
Shawnee Jr High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wolf Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shawnee Jr High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shawnee Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Shawnee Jr High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Wolf Lake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shawnee Jr High School?
Shawnee Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Shawnee Jr High School rank among public schools in Wolf Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Shawnee Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wolf Lake, 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 Wolf Lake on the city page.
Is Shawnee Jr High School a good school?
Shawnee Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Shawnee Cusd 84?
Besides Shawnee Jr High School, Shawnee Cusd 84 also operates Shawnee Elementary School (136 students) and Shawnee High School (72 students). See the Shawnee Cusd 84 district page for the complete list.
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