Enrollment
652
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chippewa Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chippewa Middle School
Chippewa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Des Plaines, Illinois, enrolling 652 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 652 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Ccsd 62 spends $25,337 per pupil, 49% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Des Plaines's middle schools, it stands alongside Friendship Jr High School (633 students): Chippewa Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 11.1:1).
Ccsd 62 also operates Forest Elem School (658 students) and North Elementary School (599 students) alongside Chippewa 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 Chippewa Middle School compares
Chippewa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,337
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
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 62, which includes Chippewa Middle School.
$25,337
Per student
+49%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.4%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~652 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Chippewa Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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