J W Eater Jr High School in Rantoul, IL

At a glance

Reported students

477

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

46.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

10.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois middle enrollment

56th percentile

Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

231

J W Eater Jr High School: 477 reported students.

State peer staffing position

15th percentile

10.3:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 534
Teachers (FTE): 52
Student–teacher ratio: 10.3:1

What the reported data says about J W Eater Jr High School

J W Eater Jr High School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Rantoul. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Rantoul City SD 137. NCES reports 477 students for 2024–25.

Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (34.8%) and Black (27.7%). English learners represent 21.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking J W Eater Jr High School

1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 46.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 21.9%
Students with disabilities: 16.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 87.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White24.9%
Hispanic34.8%
Black27.7%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial11.7%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Rise Academy at JW Eater

Middle · Grades 05–08

0 reported students

Pleasant Acres Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

293 reported students

Eastlawn Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

276 reported students

Broadmeadow Elem School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

231 reported students

Northview Elem School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

218 reported students

Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

161 reported students

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Public schools near J W Eater Jr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Early Childhood Center Other · Rantoul City SD 137	PK–PK	161	0.2 mi
Rantoul Twp High School High · Rantoul Township HSD 193	09–12	901	0.3 mi
Northview Elem School Elementary · Rantoul City SD 137	KG–02	218	0.6 mi
Broadmeadow Elem School Elementary · Rantoul City SD 137	03–05	231	0.8 mi
Rise Academy at JW Eater Middle · Rantoul City SD 137	05–08	0	0.8 mi
Prairieview-Ogden Jr High Sch Middle · Prairieview-Ogden CCSD 197	07–08	68	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about J W Eater Jr High School

What grades does J W Eater Jr High School serve?

J W Eater Jr High School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Rantoul City SD 137.

How many students attend J W Eater Jr High School?

J W Eater Jr High School reported 477 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 534 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at J W Eater Jr High School?

The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 477 students and 46.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is J W Eater Jr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

J W Eater Jr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Rantoul City SD 137 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of J W Eater Jr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

87.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is J W Eater Jr High School in?

J W Eater Jr High School is part of Rantoul City SD 137, based in Rantoul, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near J W Eater Jr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Childhood Center (0.2 mi), Rantoul Twp High School (0.3 mi), Northview Elem School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.