Enrollment
240
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Staunton Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Staunton Jr High School
Staunton Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Staunton, Illinois, enrolling 240 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 240 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Staunton Cusd 6 spends $10,813 per pupil, 37% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Staunton Cusd 6 also operates Staunton Elem School (541 students) and Staunton High School (384 students) alongside Staunton 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 Staunton Jr High School compares
Staunton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,813
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Staunton Cusd 6, which includes Staunton Jr High School.
$10,813
Per student
-37%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Staunton on the city page.
Is Staunton Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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