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J W Eater Jr High School

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Rantoul, Illinois · Rantoul City SD 137
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students477
Student:Teacher10.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch87%
Title INo
J W Eater Jr
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
477
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
87%+33.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

J W Eater Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Rantoul, Illinois. The school enrolls 477 students. It is part of the Rantoul City SD 137 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
87% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictRantoul City SD 137
County17019
CityRantoul
ZIP61866
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173321003441

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment477
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino31.3%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian29.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native24.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races13.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
31.3%
Black
0.7%
Asian
29.3%
Two+
13.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %87%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)