Enrollment
647
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Champaign, IL
Edison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170942000549
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Champaign · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 647
- students enrolled
Edison Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, IL.
School address
District: Champaign Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 170942000549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Middle School
Edison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Champaign, Illinois, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 647 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (38%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 162 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 647 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Champaign's middle schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Middle School (711 students): Edison Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 13.7:1).
Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students) and Centennial High School (1,476 students) alongside Edison 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 Edison Middle School compares
Edison 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$17,883
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 647 Top 17% in Illinois - larger than 83% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170942000549
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
White 34.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Edison Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 162:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.8%
In-school suspensions 62
Out-of-school suspensions 100
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Champaign Cusd 4, which includes Edison Middle School.
$17,883
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 26.0%
Federal 10.7%
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 Edison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| International Prep Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,476
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Champaign
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Champaign, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School is African American at 38.2% of enrollment, in Champaign, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Edison Middle School rank among middle schools in Champaign?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Champaign, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Champaign on the city page.
Is Edison Middle School a good school?
Edison Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Champaign Cusd 4?
Besides Edison Middle School, Champaign Cusd 4 also operates Central High School (1,666 students), Centennial High School (1,476 students), and Jefferson Middle School (711 students). See the Champaign Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.