Enrollment
613
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Geneva, IL
Geneva Middle Sch South
Federal NCES profile for Geneva Middle Sch South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171638001953
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva Middle Sch South earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 613
- students enrolled
Geneva Middle Sch South has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Middle Sch South ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva Middle Sch South compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva Middle Sch South
Geneva Middle Sch South is a mid-sized middle school in Geneva, Illinois, enrolling 613 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 613 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Geneva's middle schools, it stands alongside Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students): Geneva Middle Sch South is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.4:1 vs 10.6:1).
Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students) and Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students) alongside Geneva Middle Sch South.
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 Geneva Middle Sch South compares
Geneva Middle Sch South on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 613 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 11.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171638001953
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Geneva Middle Sch South is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 307:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.8%
In-school suspensions 36
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Geneva Middle Sch South.
$19,653
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 Geneva Middle Sch South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Street Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva Middle Sch South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar middle schools in Geneva
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva Middle Sch South
How many students attend Geneva Middle Sch South?
Geneva Middle Sch South has 613 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle Sch South is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Geneva Middle Sch South?
The largest demographic group at Geneva Middle Sch South is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva Middle Sch South?
Geneva Middle Sch South has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Geneva Middle Sch South rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Middle Sch South ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Geneva Middle Sch South a good school?
Geneva Middle Sch South earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Geneva Middle Sch South, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students), Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), and Williamsburg Elem School (439 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.