- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sherrard, IL
Sherrard Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Sherrard Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173618003748
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sherrard Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sherrard · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 189
- students enrolled
Sherrard Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, IL.
School address
District: Sherrard Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 173618003748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sherrard Jr High School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 173618003748 · Sherrard, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherrard High School (449 students)
Sherrard Jr High School shrank from 220 students in 2022-23 to 206 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sherrard Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherrard High
Sherrard High School
449 students
- Winola Element
Winola Elementary School
261 students
- Sherrard Eleme
Sherrard Elementary School
224 students
- This school
Sherrard Jr High School
189 students
- Matherville In
Matherville Intermediate School
182 students
What this shows Sherrard Jr High School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sherrard Jr High School compares
Sherrard 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,360
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 135 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Sherrard Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherrard Cusd 200 reports $14,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sherrard Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrard High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winola Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherrard Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matherville Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sherrard Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sherrard Jr High School
How many students attend Sherrard Jr High School?
Sherrard Jr High School has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sherrard, IL. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sherrard Jr High School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sherrard Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Sherrard Jr High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Sherrard, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sherrard Jr High School?
Sherrard Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Sherrard Jr High School rank among public schools in Sherrard?
By Resource Investment Index, Sherrard Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sherrard, 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 Sherrard Cusd 200?
Besides Sherrard Jr High School, Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Sherrard High School (449 students), Winola Elementary School (261 students), and Sherrard Elementary School (224 students). See the Sherrard Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.