Enrollment
635
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 44
🌟 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.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- 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 #1 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% 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 Wheaton, Illinois, enrolling 635 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wheaton's middle schools, it stands alongside Monroe Middle School (716 students): Edison Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 11.4:1).
Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students) and Wheaton North High School (1,863 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 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
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% 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
$18,690
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 635 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174218004209
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 212:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.2%
In-school suspensions 47
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Edison Middle School.
$18,690
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Lower 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
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools in Wheaton
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 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, 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 Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #1 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.
Is Edison Middle School a good school?
Edison Middle School earns 60/100 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 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.