- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Deerfield, IL
Charles J Caruso Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles J Caruso Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171198001444
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles J Caruso Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 440
- students enrolled
Charles J Caruso Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Deerfield, IL.
School address
District: Deerfield Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 171198001444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Charles J Caruso Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 171198001444 · Deerfield, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 8.5:1 · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot Elem School (477 students)
Charles J Caruso Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.0 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Charles J Caruso Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmot Elem Sc
Wilmot Elem School
477 students
- Alan B Shepard
Alan B Shepard Middle School
476 students
- Kipling Elem S
Kipling Elem School
452 students
- Walden Elem Sc
Walden Elem School
445 students
- This school
Charles J Caruso Middle School
440 students
- South Park Ele
South Park Elem School
424 students
What this shows Charles J Caruso Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles J Caruso Middle School compares
Charles J Caruso 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 39% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 39% below state mean
Top 4% in Illinois - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$26,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 5.7%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Charles J Caruso Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deerfield Sd 109 reports $26,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles J Caruso Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipling Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walden Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles J Caruso Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Deerfield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Charles J Caruso Middle School
How many students attend Charles J Caruso Middle School?
Charles J Caruso Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Deerfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School is 8.5:1, which is 39% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 46% 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 Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles J Caruso Middle School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Deerfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles J Caruso Middle School?
Charles J Caruso Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Charles J Caruso Middle School rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles J Caruso Middle School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Deerfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Deerfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Deerfield Sd 109?
Besides Charles J Caruso Middle School, Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students), Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students), and Kipling Elem School (452 students). See the Deerfield Sd 109 district page for the complete list.