Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Joseph Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Joseph Middle School
St Joseph Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Saint Joseph, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Joseph Ccsd 169 spends $11,781 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, St Joseph Ccsd 169, also runs St Joseph Elem School (423 students).
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 St Joseph Middle School compares
St Joseph Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,781
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Joseph Ccsd 169, which includes St Joseph Middle School.
$11,781
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 44.6%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~325 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Saint Joseph on the city page.
Is St Joseph Middle School a good school?
St Joseph Middle School earns 29/100 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 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.
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