Enrollment
370
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 170855000477
Algonquin Middle School — Algonquin, IL
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 33
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonquin Middle School earns a D Resource Investment Index (47/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 47/100
- 10:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 370
- students enrolled
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Algonquin Middle School reports 370 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 36% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 185 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cusd 300 spends $16,386 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $17,042 and below the national average of $16,593. Revenue comes 56.0% from local sources (property taxes), 36.4% from the state, and 7.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Algonquin Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 90% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
370 larger than 43% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $17,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 185 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 370 Top 50% in Illinois — larger than 50% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 10:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170855000477
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 3.5%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 185:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 41
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Algonquin Middle School.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Middle School
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has 370 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Algonquin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Middle School is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonquin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Algonquin Middle School is White at 48.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Algonquin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.
Is Algonquin Middle School a good school?
Algonquin Middle School earns a D Resource Investment Index (47/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating.