- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, IL
Charleston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charleston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170960000568
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charleston Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 401
- students enrolled
Charleston Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL.
School address
District: Charleston Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170960000568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Charleston Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170960000568 · Charleston, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
401 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (795 students)
Charleston Middle School held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.5 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Charleston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
795 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
698 students
- Carl Sandburg
Carl Sandburg Elem School
555 students
- This school
Charleston Middle School
401 students
- Mark Twain Ele 221
Mark Twain Elem School
221 students
- Ashmore Elem S 74
Ashmore Elem School
74 students
What this shows Charleston Middle School reports 401 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charleston Middle School compares
Charleston 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 401 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
401
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 76.3%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Charleston Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Charleston Cusd 1 reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charleston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charleston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~401 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charleston Middle School
How many students attend Charleston Middle School?
Charleston Middle School has 401 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charleston Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charleston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charleston Middle School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Charleston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charleston Middle School?
Charleston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Charleston Middle School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Charleston Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Charleston, 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 Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston Cusd 1?
Besides Charleston Middle School, Charleston Cusd 1 also operates Charleston High School (795 students), Jefferson Elem School (698 students), and Carl Sandburg Elem School (555 students). See the Charleston Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.