- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Elmo, IL
St Elmo Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for St Elmo Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173723003863
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Elmo Jr High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Saint Elmo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 55
- students enrolled
St Elmo Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, IL.
School address
District: St Elmo Cusd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173723003863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
St Elmo Jr High School held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173723003863 · Saint Elmo, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 11:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: St Elmo Elem School (222 students)
St Elmo Jr High School held near 57 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
St Elmo Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Elmo Elem S
St Elmo Elem School
222 students
- St Elmo Sr Hig
St Elmo Sr High School
113 students
- This school 55
St Elmo Jr High School
55 students
What this shows St Elmo Jr High School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Elmo Jr High School compares
St Elmo Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$15,020
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 55 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, St Elmo Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for St Elmo Cusd 202 reports $15,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Elmo Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Elmo Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Elmo Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Elmo Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Elmo Jr High School
How many students attend St Elmo Jr High School?
St Elmo Jr High School has 55 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Elmo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo Jr High School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 St Elmo Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at St Elmo Jr High School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Saint Elmo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Elmo Jr High School?
St Elmo Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 St Elmo Jr High School rank among public schools in Saint Elmo?
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Saint Elmo, 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 St Elmo Cusd 202?
Besides St Elmo Jr High School, St Elmo Cusd 202 also operates St Elmo Elem School (222 students) and St Elmo Sr High School (113 students). See the St Elmo Cusd 202 district page for the complete list.