- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palatine, IL
Winston Campus Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Winston Campus Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173042005020
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winston Campus Jr High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #13 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 847
- students enrolled
Winston Campus Jr High has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Campus Jr High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042005020 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042005020 · Palatine, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
847 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #13 of 14 public schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Winston Campus Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- This school
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- Frank C Whitel
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
663 students
What this shows Winston Campus Jr High reports 847 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winston Campus Jr High compares
Winston Campus Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 847 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
847
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$19,671
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 847 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 28.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Winston Campus Jr High is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Winston Campus Jr High.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Winston Campus Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winston Campus Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Palatine
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 (~847 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winston Campus Jr High
How many students attend Winston Campus Jr High?
Winston Campus Jr High has 847 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winston Campus Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Winston Campus Jr High is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winston Campus Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Winston Campus Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winston Campus Jr High?
Winston Campus Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winston Campus Jr High rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Winston Campus Jr High ranks #13 of 14 public schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Winston Campus Jr High, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Lincoln Elementary School (772 students), and Virginia Lake Elem School (717 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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