- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Forest, IL
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Federal NCES profile for Deer Path Middle Sch West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172175002449
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Path Middle Sch West earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Lake Forest · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
Deer Path Middle Sch West has class sizes smaller than 95% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lake Forest, IL.
School address
District: Lake Forest Sd 67 · Illinois
NCES ID 172175002449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Deer Path Middle Sch West held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 172175002449 · Lake Forest, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students)
Deer Path Middle Sch West held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Deer Path Middle Sch West in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Path Midd
Deer Path Middle Sch East
375 students
- This school
Deer Path Middle Sch West
361 students
- Cherokee Elem
Cherokee Elem School
343 students
- Everett Elem S
Everett Elem School
308 students
- Sheridan Elem
Sheridan Elem School
265 students
What this shows Deer Path Middle Sch West reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Path Middle Sch West compares
Deer Path Middle Sch West 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 36% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 5% in Illinois - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$30,131
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Deer Path Middle Sch West is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Lake Forest Sd 67 reports $30,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Path Middle Sch West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Path Middle Sch East | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sheridan Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Path Middle Sch West's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Path Middle Sch West
How many students attend Deer Path Middle Sch West?
Deer Path Middle Sch West has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Middle Sch West?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Path Middle Sch West is 9:1, which is 36% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 43% 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 Deer Path Middle Sch West?
The largest demographic group at Deer Path Middle Sch West is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Lake Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Path Middle Sch West?
Deer Path Middle Sch West has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Deer Path Middle Sch West rank among public schools in Lake Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Path Middle Sch West ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Besides Deer Path Middle Sch West, Lake Forest Sd 67 also operates Deer Path Middle Sch East (375 students), Cherokee Elem School (343 students), and Everett Elem School (308 students). See the Lake Forest Sd 67 district page for the complete list.