Enrollment
137
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-City Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-City Jr High School
Tri-City Jr High School is a small middle school in Buffalo, Illinois, enrolling 137 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Illinois schools, with 137 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Tri City Cusd 1 spends $11,875 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tri City Cusd 1 also operates Tri-City Elem School (273 students) and Tri-City High School (154 students) alongside Tri-City 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 Tri-City Jr High School compares
Tri-City 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,875
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri City Cusd 1, which includes Tri-City Jr High School.
$11,875
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 32.5%
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 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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~137 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Buffalo on the city page.
Is Tri-City Jr High School a good school?
Tri-City Jr High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of 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 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.
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