Cobden Jr High School

93 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cobden Junior High School is a public school located in Cobden, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8. Situated within the Cobden School District 17, the institution is known for its intimate academic environment, benefiting from the close-knit community atmosphere of a small village in Union County. The school’s address, "413 N Appleknocker," is a nod to the district’s unique and long-standing mascot, the "Appleknocker," which honors the region’s historical significance in the apple orchard industry.

The school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that bridges the transition between elementary school and the more rigorous demands of high school. By focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and extracurricular engagement, Cobden Junior High aims to prepare its students for future success in a supportive, rural setting. As a key component of the local educational landscape, the school works closely with the community to foster school spirit and ensure that students have access to the resources necessary for their middle-level developmental years.

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cobden Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	26
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
63 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (28.0 %)
Two or More
3 (3.2 %)
Asian
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cobden SUD 17
Phone:	(618)893-4031
Website:	http://cobdenappleknockers.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	93
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 32