Enrollment
573
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171635001949
Geneseo Middle School — Geneseo, IL
Federal NCES profile for Geneseo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 75
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: Geneseo Cusd 228 · 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)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneseo Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Geneseo Middle School reports 573 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 40.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 287 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Geneseo Cusd 228 spends $14,355 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.9% from local sources (property taxes), 33.5% from the state, and 8.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Geneseo 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 77% | — | — |
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.1%
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
$14,355
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 573 Top 77% in Illinois — larger than 23% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171635001949
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.1%
In-school suspensions 26
Out-of-school suspensions 23
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneseo Cusd 228, which includes Geneseo Middle School.
$14,355
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.9%
State 33.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Geneseo Middle School
How many students attend Geneseo Middle School?
Geneseo Middle School has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Geneseo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneseo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneseo Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneseo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Geneseo Middle School is White at 88.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Geneseo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneseo Middle School?
Geneseo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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.