- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westmont, IL
Westmont Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Westmont Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174198004203
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmont Jr High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Westmont · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 302
- students enrolled
Westmont Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Jr High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Westmont, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Westmont Jr High School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 174198004203 · Westmont, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Westmont High School (395 students)
Westmont Jr High School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 24.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westmont Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westmont High
Westmont High School
395 students
- J T Manning El
J T Manning Elem School
386 students
- This school
Westmont Jr High School
302 students
- C E Miller Ele
C E Miller Elem School
194 students
- South School 53
South School
53 students
What this shows Westmont Jr High School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westmont Jr High School compares
Westmont 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$30,480
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.3%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Westmont Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 201 reports $30,480 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westmont Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J T Manning Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Miller Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmont Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westmont Jr High School
How many students attend Westmont Jr High School?
Westmont Jr High School has 302 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westmont, IL. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmont Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmont Jr High School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Westmont Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Westmont Jr High School is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Westmont, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmont Jr High School?
Westmont Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Westmont Jr High School rank among public schools in Westmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmont Jr High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Westmont, 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 Westmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 201?
Besides Westmont Jr High School, Cusd 201 also operates Westmont High School (395 students), J T Manning Elem School (386 students), and C E Miller Elem School (194 students). See the Cusd 201 district page for the complete list.