- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Island, IL
Everett F Kerr Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Everett F Kerr Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170651000328
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Everett F Kerr Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Blue Island · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 304
- students enrolled
Everett F Kerr Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651000328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Everett F Kerr Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 170651000328 · Blue Island, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
Everett F Kerr Middle School grew from 308 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Everett F Kerr Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- This school
Everett F Kerr Middle School
304 students
What this shows Everett F Kerr Middle School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Everett F Kerr Middle School compares
Everett F Kerr Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$20,636
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
African American 12.2%
White 7.2%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Everett F Kerr Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Everett F Kerr Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Everett F Kerr Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Blue Island
1 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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Everett F Kerr Middle School
How many students attend Everett F Kerr Middle School?
Everett F Kerr Middle School has 304 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everett F Kerr Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Everett F Kerr Middle School is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% 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 Everett F Kerr Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Everett F Kerr Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Blue Island, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Everett F Kerr Middle School?
Everett F Kerr Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Everett F Kerr Middle School rank among public schools in Blue Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Everett F Kerr Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Everett F Kerr Middle School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.