Enrollment
564
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173630005774
Colin Powell Middle Sch — Matteson, IL
Federal NCES profile for Colin Powell Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — composite Resource Quality Score 31/100.
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colin Powell Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What this school's NCES data tells you
Colin Powell Middle Sch reports 564 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 564 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Esd 159 spends $28,620 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 61.8% from local sources (property taxes), 28.2% from the state, and 10.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a composite Resource Quality Grade of F (31/100), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Colin Powell Middle Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment (students) | 564 | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Overview
Enrollment 564
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173630005774
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 564:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.3%
In-school suspensions 15
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Esd 159, which includes Colin Powell Middle Sch.
$28,620
Per student
+42%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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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 14.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Matteson, IL.
What is the quality grade for Colin Powell Middle Sch?
Colin Powell Middle Sch receives a Resource Quality Grade of F (31/100) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This grade reflects available federal resource indicators, not standardized test scores.
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