At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
595
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
37%-16.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Plank Junior High is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Oswego, Illinois. The school enrolls 595 students. It is part of the CUSD 308 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
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCUSD 308
County17093
CityOswego
ZIP60543
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173027005820
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment595
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino37.8%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native44.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.4%
Hispanic
37.8%
Black
3.9%
Asian
9.1%
Two+
4.3%
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.