- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naperville, IL
Clifford Crone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clifford Crone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169002093
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifford Crone Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 891
- students enrolled
Clifford Crone Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Crone Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169002093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Clifford Crone Middle School grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 885 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 174169002093 · Naperville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students)
Clifford Crone Middle School grew from 838 students in 2022-23 to 885 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Clifford Crone Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Neuqua Valley
Neuqua Valley High School
3,018 students
- Waubonsie Vall
Waubonsie Valley High School
2,849 students
- Metea Valley H
Metea Valley High School
2,766 students
- Francis Grange 1,011
Francis Granger Middle School
1,011 students
- Scullen Middle 948
Scullen Middle School
948 students
- This school 891
Clifford Crone Middle School
891 students
What this shows Clifford Crone Middle School reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifford Crone Middle School compares
Clifford Crone 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,127
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 54.4%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Clifford Crone Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian Prairie Cusd 204 reports $18,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifford Crone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifford Crone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Naperville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Scullen Middle School
Standard public school
948 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Jr High School
Standard public school
832 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Standard public school
828 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Gordon Gregory Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Jr High School
Standard public school
774 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Jr High School
Standard public school
566 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~891 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Clifford Crone Middle School
How many students attend Clifford Crone Middle School?
Clifford Crone Middle School has 891 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naperville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifford Crone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifford Crone Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifford Crone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clifford Crone Middle School is Asian at 54.4% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clifford Crone Middle School?
Clifford Crone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Clifford Crone Middle School rank among middle schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifford Crone Middle School ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, 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 Naperville on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Clifford Crone Middle School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.