- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Polo, IL
Aplington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aplington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173210003361
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aplington Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Polo · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 114
- students enrolled
Aplington Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aplington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Polo, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Aplington Middle School shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 173210003361 · Polo, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
114 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Elem School (294 students)
Aplington Middle School shrank from 115 students in 2022-23 to 105 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE held 9.1 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Aplington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
294 students
- Polo Comm High
Polo Comm High School
186 students
- This school 114
Aplington Middle School
114 students
What this shows Aplington Middle School reports 114 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aplington Middle School compares
Aplington Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 114 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
114
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 95 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Aplington Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Polo Cusd 222 reports $14,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aplington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polo Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aplington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~114 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aplington Middle School
How many students attend Aplington Middle School?
Aplington Middle School has 114 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Polo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aplington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aplington Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Aplington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aplington Middle School is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Polo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aplington Middle School?
Aplington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Aplington Middle School rank among public schools in Polo?
By Resource Investment Index, Aplington Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Polo, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polo Cusd 222?
Besides Aplington Middle School, Polo Cusd 222 also operates Centennial Elem School (294 students) and Polo Comm High School (186 students). See the Polo Cusd 222 district page for the complete list.