Enrollment
100
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School is a small middle school in Zeigler, Illinois, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Illinois schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188 also operates Zeigler-Royalton Elem School (258 students) and Zeigler-Royalton High School (131 students) alongside Zeigler-Royalton Jr 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 Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School compares
Zeigler-Royalton Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,016
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zeigler-Royalton Cusd 188, which includes Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School.
$15,016
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.4%
State 63.9%
Federal 12.7%
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 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Zeigler on the city page.
Is Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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