- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, IL
Abbott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Abbott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171371001664
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abbott Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 551
- students enrolled
Abbott Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abbott Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Abbott Middle School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 171371001664 · Elgin, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Abbott Middle School held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.7 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Abbott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 551
Abbott Middle School
551 students
What this shows Abbott Middle School reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abbott Middle School compares
Abbott Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
African American 10.0%
White 9.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Abbott Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abbott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abbott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Elgin
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Standard public school
770 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Larsen Middle School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Kimball Middle School
Standard public school
501 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Ellis Middle School
Standard public school
496 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abbott Middle School
How many students attend Abbott Middle School?
Abbott Middle School has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abbott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abbott Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abbott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Abbott Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abbott Middle School?
Abbott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abbott Middle School rank among middle schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Abbott Middle School ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Abbott Middle School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.