Enrollment
271
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Prairie Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Prairie Middle School
East Prairie Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Tuscola, Illinois, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 678 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Tuscola Cusd 301 spends $13,125 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates North Ward Elementary School (334 students) and Tuscola High School (299 students) alongside East Prairie 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 East Prairie Middle School compares
East Prairie 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,125
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscola Cusd 301, which includes East Prairie Middle School.
$13,125
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tuscola on the city page.
Is East Prairie Middle School a good school?
East Prairie Middle School earns 33/100 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 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.
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