Enrollment
1,002
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · University Park, IL
Crete-Monee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Crete-Monee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171125001347
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete-Monee Middle School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,002
- students enrolled
Crete-Monee Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crete-Monee Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crete-Monee Middle School
Crete-Monee Middle School is a large middle school in University Park, Illinois, enrolling 1,002 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,002 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 354 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,002 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students) and Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students) alongside Crete-Monee 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 Crete-Monee Middle School compares
Crete-Monee 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
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
$20,349
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
209
in-school suspensions + 145 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,002 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 65.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171125001347
Student demographics
African American 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
White 13.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Crete-Monee Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 334:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
In-school suspensions 209
Out-of-school suspensions 145
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Crete-Monee Middle School.
$20,349
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Crete-Monee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete-Monee High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balmoral Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Talala Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete-Monee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,480
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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Frequently asked questions about Crete-Monee Middle School
How many students attend Crete-Monee Middle School?
Crete-Monee Middle School has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a middle school in University Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete-Monee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete-Monee Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete-Monee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Crete-Monee Middle School is African American at 59.3% of enrollment, in University Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete-Monee Middle School?
Crete-Monee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
Is Crete-Monee Middle School a good school?
Crete-Monee Middle School earns 28/100 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 Crete Monee Cusd 201u?
Besides Crete-Monee Middle School, Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee High School (1,480 students), Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students), and Crete Elementary School (381 students). See the Crete Monee Cusd 201u district page for the complete list.