- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Villa Grove, IL
Villa Grove Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Grove Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174032004870
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Grove Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Villa Grove · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 95
- students enrolled
Villa Grove Jr High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Grove Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Villa Grove, IL.
School address
District: Villa Grove Cusd 302 · Illinois
NCES ID 174032004870 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Villa Grove Jr High School shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-9.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 174032004870 · Villa Grove, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
95 enr · 19:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Grove Elem School (310 students)
Villa Grove Jr High School shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-9.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.6 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Villa Grove Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Villa Grove El
Villa Grove Elem School
310 students
- Villa Grove Hi
Villa Grove High School
194 students
- This school 95
Villa Grove Jr High School
95 students
What this shows Villa Grove Jr High School reports 95 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Grove Jr High School compares
Villa Grove Jr High School is a shrinking 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 95 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
95
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Illinois - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,249
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.8, Villa Grove Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Villa Grove Cusd 302 reports $12,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Villa Grove Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Grove Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Grove High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Grove Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~95 students)
Frequently asked questions about Villa Grove Jr High School
How many students attend Villa Grove Jr High School?
Villa Grove Jr High School has 95 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Villa Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove Jr High School is 19:1, which is 36% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Grove Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Grove Jr High School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Villa Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Grove Jr High School?
Villa Grove Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Villa Grove Jr High School rank among public schools in Villa Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Grove Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Villa Grove, 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 Villa Grove Cusd 302?
Besides Villa Grove Jr High School, Villa Grove Cusd 302 also operates Villa Grove Elem School (310 students) and Villa Grove High School (194 students). See the Villa Grove Cusd 302 district page for the complete list.