J W Eater Jr High School

School Overview
J.W. Eater Junior High School, located at 400 E. Wabash Ave in Rantoul, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, typically catering to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Rantoul City Schools District 137, the institution focuses on navigating the critical transitional period of early adolescence, balancing core academic requirements in subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies with social-emotional development. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

Beyond the standard curriculum, J.W. Eater Junior High emphasizes a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services. The school aims to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, explore diverse interests, and build positive relationships with both peers and faculty. By prioritizing student engagement and academic accountability, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to succeed both inside and outside the classroom, serving as a foundational pillar for the Rantoul community.
516
Total Students
45.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J W Eater Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White127
Hispanic168
Black154
Asian2
Two or More65
  • Hispanic
    168 (32.6 %)
  • Black
    154 (29.8 %)
  • White
    127 (24.6 %)
  • Two or More
    65 (12.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Rantoul City SD 137
Phone: (217)893-5401
Website: http://www.rcs137.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 162
Grade 7 176
Grade 8 178

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J W Eater Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6162
Grade 7176
Grade 8178
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J W Eater Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25048.4%
Male26651.6%