Enrollment
95
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Grove Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Villa Grove Jr High School
Villa Grove Jr High School is a small middle school in Villa Grove, Illinois, enrolling 95 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19:1 is larger than about 94% of Illinois schools and 36% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Illinois schools, with 95 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Villa Grove Cusd 302 spends $12,388 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Villa Grove Cusd 302 also operates Villa Grove Elem School (310 students) and Villa Grove High School (194 students) alongside Villa Grove 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 Villa Grove Jr High School compares
Villa Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,388
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Villa Grove Cusd 302, which includes Villa Grove Jr High School.
$12,388
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~95 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Villa Grove on the city page.
Is Villa Grove Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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