- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Zeigler, IL
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174380004348
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Zeigler · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 100
- students enrolled
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Zeigler, IL.
School address
District: Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188 · Illinois
NCES ID 174380004348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 174380004348 · Zeigler, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Zeigler-Royalton Elem School (258 students)
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School shrank from 114 students in 2022-23 to 103 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zeigler-Royalt
Zeigler-Royalton Elem School
258 students
- Zeigler-Royalt
Zeigler-Royalton High School
131 students
- This school 100
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
100 students
What this shows Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School compares
Zeigler-Royalton 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.0%
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
$17,539
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188 reports $17,539 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeigler-Royalton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Zeigler-Royalton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~100 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
How many students attend Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School?
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School has 100 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zeigler, IL. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 103 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School is White at 90.0% of enrollment, in Zeigler, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School?
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School rank among public schools in Zeigler?
By Resource Investment Index, Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Zeigler, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188?
Besides Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School, Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188 also operates Zeigler-Royalton Elem School (258 students) and Zeigler-Royalton High School (131 students). See the Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188 district page for the complete list.