Enrollment
564
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colin Powell Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colin Powell Middle Sch
Colin Powell Middle Sch is a mid-sized middle school in Matteson, Illinois, enrolling 564 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 564 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Esd 159 spends $21,734 per pupil, 28% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Matteson's middle schools, it stands alongside O W Huth Middle School (421 students): Colin Powell Middle Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 10.3:1).
Esd 159 also operates Marya Yates Elementary School (284 students) and Sieden Prairie Elementary School (279 students) alongside Colin Powell Middle Sch.
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 Colin Powell Middle Sch compares
Colin Powell Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$21,734
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esd 159, which includes Colin Powell Middle Sch.
$21,734
Per student
+28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 28.2%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~564 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Colin Powell Middle Sch a good school?
Colin Powell Middle Sch earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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