- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waterloo, IL
Waterloo Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Waterloo Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174107004112
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waterloo Junior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Waterloo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
Waterloo Junior High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waterloo, IL.
School address
District: Waterloo Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174107004112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Waterloo Junior High School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 174107004112 · Waterloo, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 17:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Waterloo High School (876 students)
Waterloo Junior High School shrank from 619 students in 2022-23 to 574 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.4 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Waterloo Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waterloo High
Waterloo High School
876 students
- This school
Waterloo Junior High School
613 students
- W J Zahnow Ele
W J Zahnow Elem School
487 students
- Rogers Elem Sc
Rogers Elem School
417 students
- Gardner Elemen
Gardner Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Waterloo Junior High School reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waterloo Junior High School compares
Waterloo Junior 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,591
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
35
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Waterloo Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Waterloo Cusd 5 reports $12,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waterloo Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| W J Zahnow Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gardner Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waterloo Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo Junior High School
How many students attend Waterloo Junior High School?
Waterloo Junior High School has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waterloo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterloo Junior High School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waterloo Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waterloo Junior High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Waterloo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waterloo Junior High School?
Waterloo Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Waterloo Junior High School rank among public schools in Waterloo?
By Resource Investment Index, Waterloo Junior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo on the city page.
What other schools are in Waterloo Cusd 5?
Besides Waterloo Junior High School, Waterloo Cusd 5 also operates Waterloo High School (876 students), W J Zahnow Elem School (487 students), and Rogers Elem School (417 students). See the Waterloo Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.