- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Matteson, IL
Colin Powell Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Colin Powell Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173630005774
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colin Powell Middle Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Matteson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 564
- students enrolled
Colin Powell Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell Middle Sch ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Matteson, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Colin Powell Middle Sch held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 173630005774 · Matteson, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students)
Colin Powell Middle Sch held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Colin Powell Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Colin Powell Middle Sch
564 students
- Marya Yates El
Marya Yates Elementary School
284 students
- Sieden Prairie
Sieden Prairie Elementary School
279 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Elem School
266 students
- Woodgate Elem
Woodgate Elem School
260 students
What this shows Colin Powell Middle Sch reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colin Powell Middle Sch compares
Colin Powell Middle Sch 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$23,994
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 4.3%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Colin Powell Middle Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Esd 159 reports $23,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colin Powell Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marya Yates Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sieden Prairie Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodgate Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colin Powell Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Matteson
1 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 (~564 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colin Powell Middle Sch
How many students attend Colin Powell Middle Sch?
Colin Powell Middle Sch has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Matteson, IL. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Colin Powell Middle Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Colin Powell Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Colin Powell Middle Sch is African American at 81.4% of enrollment, in Matteson, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colin Powell Middle Sch?
Colin Powell Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Colin Powell Middle Sch rank among public schools in Matteson?
By Resource Investment Index, Colin Powell Middle Sch ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Matteson, 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 Matteson on the city page.
What other schools are in Esd 159?
Besides Colin Powell Middle Sch, Esd 159 also operates Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students), Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students), and Neil Armstrong Elem School (266 students). See the Esd 159 district page for the complete list.