- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buffalo, IL
Tri-City Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-City Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173945004860
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-City Jr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 137
- students enrolled
Tri-City Jr High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-City Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, IL.
School address
District: Tri City Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 173945004860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Tri-City Jr High School grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 173945004860 · Buffalo, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-City Elem School (273 students)
Tri-City Jr High School grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 127 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Tri-City Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tri-City Elem
Tri-City Elem School
273 students
- Tri-City High
Tri-City High School
154 students
- This school
Tri-City Jr High School
137 students
What this shows Tri-City Jr High School reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-City Jr High School compares
Tri-City Jr High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$13,289
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Tri-City Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Tri City Cusd 1 reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-City Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-City Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tri-City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-City Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-City Jr High School
How many students attend Tri-City Jr High School?
Tri-City Jr High School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buffalo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 127 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-City Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-City Jr High School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-City Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-City Jr High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Buffalo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-City Jr High School?
Tri-City Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Tri-City Jr High School rank among public schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-City Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Buffalo, 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 Tri City Cusd 1?
Besides Tri-City Jr High School, Tri City Cusd 1 also operates Tri-City Elem School (273 students) and Tri-City High School (154 students). See the Tri City Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.