- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukegan, IL
Edith M Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edith M Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174125004124
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith M Smith Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 493
- students enrolled
Edith M Smith Middle School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith M Smith Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125004124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Edith M Smith Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 174125004124 · Waukegan, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 10.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Edith M Smith Middle School held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Edith M Smith Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- Robert E Abbot 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- This school 493
Edith M Smith Middle School
493 students
What this shows Edith M Smith Middle School reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith M Smith Middle School compares
Edith M Smith 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Illinois - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.7%
African American 10.8%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Edith M Smith Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukegan Cusd 60 reports $21,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith M Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert E Abbott Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith M Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Waukegan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John R Lewis Middle School
Standard public school
721 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Standard public school
651 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Jack Benny Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith M Smith Middle School
How many students attend Edith M Smith Middle School?
Edith M Smith Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukegan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith M Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith M Smith Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 25% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 33% 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 Edith M Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edith M Smith Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.7% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith M Smith Middle School?
Edith M Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Edith M Smith Middle School rank among middle schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith M Smith Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Edith M Smith Middle School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.