- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmette, IL
Wilmette Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wilmette Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174260004280
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmette Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Wilmette · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 766
- students enrolled
Wilmette Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmette Junior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Wilmette, IL.
School address
District: Wilmette Sd 39 · Illinois
NCES ID 174260004280 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Wilmette Junior High School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 68.7 → 63.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 174260004280 · Wilmette, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
766 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Highcrest Middle School (748 students)
Wilmette Junior High School held near 770 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 68.7 → 63.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilmette Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wilmette Junior High School
766 students
- Highcrest Midd
Highcrest Middle School
748 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
485 students
- Romona Elem Sc
Romona Elem School
462 students
- Mckenzie Elem
Mckenzie Elem School
461 students
- Harper Elem Sc
Harper Elem School
366 students
What this shows Wilmette Junior High School reports 766 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmette Junior High School compares
Wilmette Junior 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 766 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
766
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$24,599
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Two or More 10.6%
Asian 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Wilmette Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmette Sd 39 reports $24,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmette Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highcrest Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romona Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmette Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle schools in Wilmette
1 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 (~766 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmette Junior High School
How many students attend Wilmette Junior High School?
Wilmette Junior High School has 766 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmette, IL. CCD year-over-year: 798 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmette Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmette Junior High School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Wilmette Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wilmette Junior High School is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Wilmette, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmette Junior High School?
Wilmette Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Wilmette Junior High School rank among public schools in Wilmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmette Junior High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?
Besides Wilmette Junior High School, Wilmette Sd 39 also operates Highcrest Middle School (748 students), Central Elem School (485 students), and Romona Elem School (462 students). See the Wilmette Sd 39 district page for the complete list.