Enrollment
436
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, IL
Eureka Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eureka Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171443001782
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eureka Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 436
- students enrolled
Eureka Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eureka, IL.
School address
District: Eureka Cud 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 171443001782 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eureka Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eureka Middle School
Eureka Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Eureka, Illinois, enrolling 436 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 436 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Eureka Cud 140 spends $12,474 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eureka Cud 140 also operates Eureka High School (513 students) and Davenport Elem School (430 students) alongside Eureka 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 Eureka Middle School compares
Eureka 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,474
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 90.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Eureka Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Cud 140, which includes Eureka Middle School.
$12,474
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 33.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Eureka Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Congerville Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goodfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eureka Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~436 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eureka Middle School
How many students attend Eureka Middle School?
Eureka Middle School has 436 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eureka Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eureka Middle School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eureka Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eureka Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Eureka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eureka Middle School?
Eureka Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eureka Middle School rank among public schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eureka Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
Is Eureka Middle School a good school?
Eureka Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Eureka Cud 140?
Besides Eureka Middle School, Eureka Cud 140 also operates Eureka High School (513 students), Davenport Elem School (430 students), and Congerville Elem School (97 students). See the Eureka Cud 140 district page for the complete list.
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