Enrollment
189
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sherrard Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sherrard Jr High School
Sherrard Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Sherrard, Illinois, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 189 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 (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 135 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Sherrard Cusd 200 also operates Sherrard High School (449 students) and Winola Elementary School (261 students) alongside Sherrard 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 Sherrard Jr High School compares
Sherrard 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherrard Cusd 200, which includes Sherrard Jr High School.
$14,053
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 9.0%
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 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
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 (~189 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sherrard on the city page.
Is Sherrard Jr High School a good school?
Sherrard Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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