- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Staunton, IL
Staunton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Staunton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173759004845
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Staunton Jr High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 240
- students enrolled
Staunton Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Staunton, IL.
School address
District: Staunton Cusd 6 · Illinois
NCES ID 173759004845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Staunton Jr High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 173759004845 · Staunton, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Staunton Elem School (541 students)
Staunton Jr High School held near 238 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.1 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Staunton Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staunton Elem
Staunton Elem School
541 students
- Staunton High
Staunton High School
384 students
- This school
Staunton Jr High School
240 students
What this shows Staunton Jr High School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Staunton Jr High School compares
Staunton 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,215
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Staunton Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Staunton Cusd 6 reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Staunton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Staunton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Staunton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Staunton Jr High School
How many students attend Staunton Jr High School?
Staunton Jr High School has 240 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Staunton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 238 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Staunton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Staunton Jr High School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Staunton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Staunton Jr High School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Staunton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Staunton Jr High School?
Staunton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Staunton Jr High School rank among public schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Staunton Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Staunton, 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 Staunton Cusd 6?
Besides Staunton Jr High School, Staunton Cusd 6 also operates Staunton Elem School (541 students) and Staunton High School (384 students). See the Staunton Cusd 6 district page for the complete list.