- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valmeyer, IL
Valmeyer Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Valmeyer Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174008004866
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valmeyer Jr High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valmeyer · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 77
- students enrolled
Valmeyer Jr High has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valmeyer Jr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valmeyer, IL.
School address
District: Valmeyer Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 174008004866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Valmeyer Jr High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 174008004866 · Valmeyer, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
77 enr · 11:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Valmeyer Elementary School (152 students)
Valmeyer Jr High held near 82 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.6 → 6.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Valmeyer Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valmeyer Eleme
Valmeyer Elementary School
152 students
- Valmeyer High
Valmeyer High School
106 students
- This school
Valmeyer Jr High
77 students
What this shows Valmeyer Jr High reports 77 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valmeyer Jr High compares
Valmeyer Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
77
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,651
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Valmeyer Jr High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Valmeyer Cusd 3 reports $13,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valmeyer Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valmeyer Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valmeyer High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valmeyer Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~77 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valmeyer Jr High
How many students attend Valmeyer Jr High?
Valmeyer Jr High has 77 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valmeyer, IL. CCD year-over-year: 86 (2022-23) → 82 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Valmeyer Jr High is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Valmeyer Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Valmeyer Jr High is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Valmeyer, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valmeyer Jr High?
Valmeyer Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Valmeyer Jr High rank among public schools in Valmeyer?
By Resource Investment Index, Valmeyer Jr High ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valmeyer, 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 Valmeyer Cusd 3?
Besides Valmeyer Jr High, Valmeyer Cusd 3 also operates Valmeyer Elementary School (152 students) and Valmeyer High School (106 students). See the Valmeyer Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.