- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunlap, IL
Dunlap Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunlap Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171270001523
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunlap Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 541
- students enrolled
Dunlap Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Dunlap Middle School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 171270001523 · Dunlap, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Dunlap Middle School held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dunlap Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- This school 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- Wilder-Waite G 404
Wilder-Waite Grade School
404 students
What this shows Dunlap Middle School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunlap Middle School compares
Dunlap 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,919
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Asian 27.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.3, Dunlap Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunlap Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilder-Waite Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunlap Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Dunlap
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunlap Middle School
How many students attend Dunlap Middle School?
Dunlap Middle School has 541 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunlap, IL. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Middle School is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunlap Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunlap Middle School is White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunlap Middle School?
Dunlap Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Dunlap Middle School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.