- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tuscola, IL
East Prairie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Prairie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173960003999
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Prairie Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tuscola · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 271
- students enrolled
East Prairie Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, IL.
School address
District: Tuscola Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 173960003999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East Prairie Middle School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 173960003999 · Tuscola, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Ward Elementary School (334 students)
East Prairie Middle School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
East Prairie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Ward Ele
North Ward Elementary School
334 students
- Tuscola High S
Tuscola High School
299 students
- This school
East Prairie Middle School
271 students
What this shows East Prairie Middle School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Prairie Middle School compares
East Prairie 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,372
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, East Prairie Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Tuscola Cusd 301 reports $15,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Prairie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ward Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tuscola High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Prairie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Prairie Middle School
How many students attend East Prairie Middle School?
East Prairie Middle School has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tuscola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Prairie Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 East Prairie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Prairie Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Tuscola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Prairie Middle School?
East Prairie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Prairie Middle School rank among public schools in Tuscola?
By Resource Investment Index, East Prairie Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, 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 Tuscola Cusd 301?
Besides East Prairie Middle School, Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates North Ward Elementary School (334 students) and Tuscola High School (299 students). See the Tuscola Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.