Enrollment
766
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wilmette Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette Junior High School is a large middle school in Wilmette, Illinois, enrolling 766 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 766 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
12.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Wilmette Sd 39 spends $23,544 per pupil, 38% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Wilmette's middle schools, it stands alongside Marie Murphy School (253 students): Wilmette Junior High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.3:1 vs 9.7:1).
Wilmette Sd 39 also operates Highcrest Middle School (748 students) and Central Elem School (485 students) alongside Wilmette Junior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Wilmette Junior High School compares
Wilmette Junior High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wilmette Sd 39, which includes Wilmette Junior High School.
$23,544
Per student
+38%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 24.4%
Federal 1.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~766 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wilmette Junior High School a good school?
Wilmette Junior High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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