- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vandalia, IL
Vandalia Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Vandalia Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174014006378
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vandalia Junior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vandalia · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 502
- students enrolled
Vandalia Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, IL.
School address
District: Vandalia Cusd 203 · Illinois
NCES ID 174014006378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Vandalia Junior High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 174014006378 · Vandalia, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Vandalia Elementary School (552 students)
Vandalia Junior High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Vandalia Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vandalia Eleme
Vandalia Elementary School
552 students
- This school
Vandalia Junior High School
502 students
- Vandalia Commu
Vandalia Community High School
411 students
What this shows Vandalia Junior High School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vandalia Junior High School compares
Vandalia Junior High School 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Vandalia Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Vandalia Cusd 203 reports $15,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vandalia Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandalia Community High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vandalia Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vandalia Junior High School
How many students attend Vandalia Junior High School?
Vandalia Junior High School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vandalia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vandalia Junior High School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Vandalia Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Vandalia Junior High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Vandalia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vandalia Junior High School?
Vandalia Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Vandalia Junior High School rank among public schools in Vandalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vandalia Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vandalia, 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 Vandalia Cusd 203?
Besides Vandalia Junior High School, Vandalia Cusd 203 also operates Vandalia Elementary School (552 students) and Vandalia Community High School (411 students). See the Vandalia Cusd 203 district page for the complete list.