- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheaton, IL
Edison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edison 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 174218004209
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 635
- 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 Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Edison Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 174218004209 · Wheaton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Edison Middle School held near 656 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.6 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- This school 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- Pleasant Hill 583
Pleasant Hill Elem School
583 students
What this shows Edison Middle School reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison Middle School compares
Edison 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 8.8%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Edison Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 200 reports $19,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Wheaton
2 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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has 635 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 656 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Edison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Edison Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, 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 Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Edison Middle School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.