- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Des Plaines, IL
Chippewa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chippewa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171212001462
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chippewa Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Des Plaines · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 652
- students enrolled
Chippewa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Des Plaines, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Chippewa Middle School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 171212001462 · Des Plaines, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
652 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Forest Elem School (658 students)
Chippewa Middle School grew from 615 students in 2022-23 to 665 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Chippewa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Forest Elem Sc
Forest Elem School
658 students
- This school
Chippewa Middle School
652 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
599 students
- Algonquin Midd
Algonquin Middle School
597 students
- Iroquois Commu
Iroquois Community School
411 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
322 students
What this shows Chippewa Middle School reports 652 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chippewa Middle School compares
Chippewa Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 652 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
652
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$25,359
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Asian 20.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Chippewa Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Ccsd 62 reports $25,359 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chippewa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Community School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chippewa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar middle schools in Des Plaines
2 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 (~652 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chippewa Middle School
How many students attend Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has 652 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Des Plaines, IL. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Chippewa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chippewa Middle School is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Des Plaines, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chippewa Middle School?
Chippewa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chippewa Middle School rank among middle schools in Des Plaines?
By Resource Investment Index, Chippewa Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Des Plaines, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Des Plaines on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 62?
Besides Chippewa Middle School, Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students), North Elementary School (599 students), and Algonquin Middle School (597 students). See the Ccsd 62 district page for the complete list.