- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belleville, IL
West Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for West Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170561000241
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 364
- students enrolled
West Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Belleville Sd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 170561000241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West Jr High School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 170561000241 · Belleville, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students)
West Jr High School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 394 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
542 students
- Union Elem Sch
Union Elem School
432 students
- This school
West Jr High School
364 students
- Westhaven Elem
Westhaven Elementary
313 students
- Central Jr Hig
Central Jr High School
308 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
293 students
What this shows West Jr High School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Jr High School compares
West 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.4%
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
$19,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.4%
White 23.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, West Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Belleville Sd 118 reports $19,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westhaven Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Belleville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Jr High School
How many students attend West Jr High School?
West Jr High School has 364 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jr High School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 West Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at West Jr High School is African American at 62.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Jr High School?
West Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 West Jr High School rank among middle schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Belleville, 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 Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Belleville Sd 118?
Besides West Jr High School, Belleville Sd 118 also operates Abraham Lincoln Elem School (542 students), Union Elem School (432 students), and Westhaven Elementary (313 students). See the Belleville Sd 118 district page for the complete list.