Enrollment
1,011
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
Francis Granger Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Francis Granger Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169000491
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis Granger Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,011
- students enrolled
Francis Granger Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Granger Middle School ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Francis Granger Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Francis Granger Middle School
Francis Granger Middle School is a large middle school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 1,011 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,011 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 506 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Aurora's middle schools, it stands alongside Fischer Middle School (861 students): Francis Granger Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Francis Granger 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 Francis Granger Middle School compares
Francis Granger 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,011
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 506 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,011 Top 7% in Illinois - larger than 93% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 71.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174169000491
Student demographics
Asian 52.3%
White 19.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Francis Granger Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 506:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.2%
In-school suspensions 53
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Francis Granger Middle School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
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.
How Francis Granger Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifford Crone Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis Granger Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Aurora
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
C F Simmons Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
K D Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
729 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Francis Granger Middle School
How many students attend Francis Granger Middle School?
Francis Granger Middle School has 1,011 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Granger Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Granger Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis Granger Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Francis Granger Middle School is Asian at 52.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis Granger Middle School?
Francis Granger Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Francis Granger Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis Granger Middle School ranks #11 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is Francis Granger Middle School a good school?
Francis Granger Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Francis Granger Middle School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.