Enrollment
575
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dekalb, IL
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clinton Rosette Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171200006601
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clinton Rosette Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 575
- students enrolled
Clinton Rosette Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Rosette Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dekalb, IL.
School address
District: Dekalb Cusd 428 · Illinois
NCES ID 171200006601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clinton Rosette Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clinton Rosette Middle School
Clinton Rosette Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 404 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 575 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 404 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dekalb's middle schools, it stands alongside Huntley Middle School (865 students): Clinton Rosette Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.7:1).
Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students) and Huntley Middle School (865 students) alongside Clinton Rosette 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School compares
Clinton Rosette 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$16,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
202
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 70.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 404 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 575 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171200006601
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 26.3%
African American 25.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Clinton Rosette Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.1%
In-school suspensions 202
Out-of-school suspensions 202
Expulsions 404
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb Cusd 428, which includes Clinton Rosette Middle School.
$16,840
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Clinton Rosette Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Littlejohn Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clinton Rosette Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Dekalb
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Clinton Rosette Middle School
How many students attend Clinton Rosette Middle School?
Clinton Rosette Middle School has 575 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dekalb, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clinton Rosette Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clinton Rosette Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clinton Rosette Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clinton Rosette Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.1% of enrollment, in Dekalb, 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School?
Clinton Rosette Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Clinton Rosette Middle School rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Clinton Rosette Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb on the city page.
Is Clinton Rosette Middle School a good school?
Clinton Rosette Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Dekalb Cusd 428?
Besides Clinton Rosette Middle School, Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students), Huntley Middle School (865 students), and Founders Elementary School (565 students). See the Dekalb Cusd 428 district page for the complete list.