- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbia, IL
Columbia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171074001294
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 612
- students enrolled
Columbia Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbia, IL.
School address
District: Columbia Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171074001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Columbia Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171074001294 · Columbia, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 17:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia High School (606 students)
Columbia Middle School held near 613 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Columbia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia Middle School
612 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
606 students
- Parkview Eleme
Parkview Elementary School
427 students
- Eagleview Elem
Eagleview Elementary School
259 students
What this shows Columbia Middle School reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Middle School compares
Columbia Middle School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Columbia Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Columbia Cusd 4 reports $12,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eagleview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Columbia
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Middle School
How many students attend Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has 612 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Middle School is 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Columbia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Middle School?
Columbia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Columbia Middle School rank among public schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Columbia Cusd 4?
Besides Columbia Middle School, Columbia Cusd 4 also operates Columbia High School (606 students), Parkview Elementary School (427 students), and Eagleview Elementary School (259 students). See the Columbia Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.