Enrollment
174
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171566005508
Fox River Grove Middle School — Fox River Grove, IL
Federal NCES profile for Fox River Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 71
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox River Grove Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fox River Grove Middle School reports 174 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 348 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 11.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 spends $18,551 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 63.2% from local sources (property taxes), 32.0% from the state, and 4.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fox River Grove Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
— 20% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois — lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,551
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 348 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 174 Top 14% in Illinois — larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 11.7:1 -20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171566005508
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 348:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 11.5%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3, which includes Fox River Grove Middle School.
$18,551
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 63.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 4.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Fox River Grove Middle School
How many students attend Fox River Grove Middle School?
Fox River Grove Middle School has 174 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Fox River Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox River Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox River Grove Middle School is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox River Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fox River Grove Middle School is White at 78.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Fox River Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox River Grove Middle School?
Fox River Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.