Enrollment
1,070
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oswego, IL
Traughber Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Traughber Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173027003134
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traughber Jr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,070
- students enrolled
Traughber Jr High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traughber Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Oswego, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Traughber Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Traughber Jr High School
Traughber Jr High School is a large middle school in Oswego, Illinois, enrolling 1,070 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 33% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,070 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 357 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Oswego's middle schools, it stands alongside Thompson Jr High School (832 students): Traughber Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 15.8:1).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Traughber 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 Traughber Jr High School compares
Traughber 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,070 Top 6% in Illinois - larger than 94% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 18.6:1 +33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173027003134
Student demographics
White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Traughber Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 357:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.1%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Traughber Jr High School.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
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 Traughber Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Murphy Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traughber Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Oswego
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Traughber Jr High School
How many students attend Traughber Jr High School?
Traughber Jr High School has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oswego, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traughber Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traughber Jr High School is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traughber Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Traughber Jr High School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Oswego, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traughber Jr High School?
Traughber Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Traughber Jr High School rank among middle schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Traughber Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Oswego, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oswego on the city page.
Is Traughber Jr High School a good school?
Traughber Jr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also more 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 Cusd 308?
Besides Traughber Jr High School, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Thompson Jr High School (832 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.