- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ingleside, IL
Big Hollow Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Big Hollow Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170627000307
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Hollow Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 744
- students enrolled
Big Hollow Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ingleside, IL.
School address
District: Big Hollow Sd 38 · Illinois
NCES ID 170627000307 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Big Hollow Middle School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 170627000307 · Ingleside, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
744 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Hollow Elem School (522 students)
Big Hollow Middle School held near 765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Big Hollow Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Hollow Middle School
744 students
- Big Hollow Ele
Big Hollow Elem School
522 students
- Big Hollow Pri
Big Hollow Primary School
387 students
What this shows Big Hollow Middle School reports 744 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Hollow Middle School compares
Big Hollow 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 744 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
744
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,231
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Big Hollow Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Big Hollow Sd 38 reports $15,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Hollow Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Hollow Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Hollow Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Hollow Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Ingleside
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~744 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Hollow Middle School
How many students attend Big Hollow Middle School?
Big Hollow Middle School has 744 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ingleside, IL. CCD year-over-year: 803 (2022-23) → 765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Hollow Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Hollow Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Big Hollow Middle School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Ingleside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Hollow Middle School?
Big Hollow Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Big Hollow Middle School rank among elementary schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Hollow Middle School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Ingleside, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ingleside on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Hollow Sd 38?
Besides Big Hollow Middle School, Big Hollow Sd 38 also operates Big Hollow Elem School (522 students) and Big Hollow Primary School (387 students). See the Big Hollow Sd 38 district page for the complete list.