- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet City, IL
Wentworth Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wentworth Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174152003426
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wentworth Jr High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 302
- students enrolled
Wentworth Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Calumet City Sd 155 · Illinois
NCES ID 174152003426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Wentworth Jr High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 174152003426 · Calumet City, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilson Elementary School (349 students)
Wentworth Jr High School held near 313 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wentworth Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilson Element
Wilson Elementary School
349 students
- Wentworth Inte
Wentworth Intermediate School
315 students
- This school
Wentworth Jr High School
302 students
What this shows Wentworth Jr High School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wentworth Jr High School compares
Wentworth Jr 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$18,501
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
African American 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 3.3%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.4, Wentworth Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Calumet City Sd 155 reports $18,501 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wentworth Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wentworth Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wentworth Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Calumet City
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Schrum Memorial School
Standard public school
274 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Creative Communications Acad
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
S T E M Academy
Standard public school
243 students 34.7:1 students per teacher
School of Fine Arts
Standard public school
224 students 28:1 students per teacher
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wentworth Jr High School
How many students attend Wentworth Jr High School?
Wentworth Jr High School has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wentworth Jr High School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Wentworth Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wentworth Jr High School is African American at 55.6% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wentworth Jr High School?
Wentworth Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Wentworth Jr High School rank among middle schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wentworth Jr High School ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Calumet City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Calumet City Sd 155?
Besides Wentworth Jr High School, Calumet City Sd 155 also operates Wilson Elementary School (349 students) and Wentworth Intermediate School (315 students). See the Calumet City Sd 155 district page for the complete list.