Enrollment
440
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
- 8.6:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charles J Caruso Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charles J Caruso Middle School
Charles J Caruso Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Deerfield, Illinois, enrolling 440 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.6:1, Charles J Caruso Middle School is leaner than roughly 96% of Illinois schools and 39% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
With 440 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 176 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Deerfield Sd 109 spends $24,889 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Deerfield's middle schools, it stands alongside Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students): Charles J Caruso Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (8.6:1 vs 8.8:1).
Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students) and Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students) alongside Charles J Caruso Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charles J Caruso Middle School compares
Charles J Caruso Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 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
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 95% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
8.6:1
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
$24,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 440 Top 39% in Illinois - larger than 61% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 8.6:1 -39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171198001444
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.5
Students per counselor 176:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deerfield Sd 109, which includes Charles J Caruso Middle School.
$24,889
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 22.5%
Federal 3.2%
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.
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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Deerfield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles J Caruso Middle School is 8.6:1, which is 39% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 45% 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charles J Caruso Middle School a good school?
Charles J Caruso Middle School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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