- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Joseph, IL
St Joseph Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Joseph Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173738005765
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Joseph Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Joseph · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
St Joseph Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Joseph, IL.
School address
District: St Joseph Ccsd 169 · Illinois
NCES ID 173738005765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
St Joseph Middle School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 173738005765 · Saint Joseph, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: St Joseph Elem School (423 students)
St Joseph Middle School held near 336 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How St Joseph Middle School compares
St Joseph Middle 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,336
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, St Joseph Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for St Joseph Ccsd 169 reports $12,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Joseph Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Joseph Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Joseph Middle School
How many students attend St Joseph Middle School?
St Joseph Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Joseph, IL. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Joseph Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Joseph Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Joseph Middle School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Saint Joseph, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Joseph Middle School?
St Joseph Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Joseph Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Joseph?
By Resource Investment Index, St Joseph Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Joseph, 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 Joseph Ccsd 169?
Besides St Joseph Middle School, St Joseph Ccsd 169 also operates St Joseph Elem School (423 students). See the St Joseph Ccsd 169 district page for the complete list.