- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173027003134
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,070
- students enrolled
Traughber Jr High School has class sizes larger than 89% 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
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173027003134 · Oswego, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Oswego High School (2,870 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 middle schools in Oswego. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Traughber Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oswego High Sc
Oswego High School
2,870 students
- Oswego East Hi
Oswego East High School
2,758 students
- This school 1,070
Traughber Jr High School
1,070 students
- Thompson Jr Hi 832
Thompson Jr High School
832 students
- Lakewood Creek 767
Lakewood Creek Elementary
767 students
- Murphy Junior 700
Murphy Junior High School
700 students
What this shows Traughber Jr High School reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 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
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% 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
$16,904
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Traughber Jr High School.
$16,904
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Oswego
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,070 students)
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 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 51/100 (higher 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 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.
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.
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