- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bement, IL
Bement Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bement Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170582004541
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bement Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bement · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 63
- students enrolled
Bement Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bement Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bement, IL.
School address
District: Bement Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170582004541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Bement Middle School shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 170582004541 · Bement, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bement Elementary School (143 students)
Bement Middle School shrank from 73 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.3 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Bement Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bement Element
Bement Elementary School
143 students
- Bement High Sc
Bement High School
85 students
- This school
Bement Middle School
63 students
What this shows Bement Middle School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bement Middle School compares
Bement 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Bement Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Bement Cusd 5 reports $17,095 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bement Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bement Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bement High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bement Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 85
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bement Middle School
How many students attend Bement Middle School?
Bement Middle School has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bement, IL. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bement Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bement Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bement Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bement Middle School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Bement, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bement Middle School?
Bement Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bement Middle School rank among public schools in Bement?
By Resource Investment Index, Bement Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bement, 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 Bement Cusd 5?
Besides Bement Middle School, Bement Cusd 5 also operates Bement Elementary School (143 students) and Bement High School (85 students). See the Bement Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.