Enrollment
355
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171641001959
Genoa-Kingston Middle School — Genoa, IL
Federal NCES profile for Genoa-Kingston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
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: Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Genoa-Kingston Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Genoa-Kingston Middle School reports 355 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 spends $17,738 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.4% from local sources (property taxes), 47.4% from the state, and 7.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 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 Genoa-Kingston 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 47% | — | — |
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$17,738
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 355 Top 47% in Illinois — larger than 53% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171641001959
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.1%
In-school suspensions 52
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Genoa Kingston Cusd 424, which includes Genoa-Kingston Middle School.
$17,738
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.4%
State 47.4%
Federal 7.2%
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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Genoa-Kingston Middle School
How many students attend Genoa-Kingston Middle School?
Genoa-Kingston Middle School has 355 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Genoa, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa-Kingston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa-Kingston Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 23% 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 Genoa-Kingston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Genoa-Kingston Middle School is White at 73.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Genoa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Genoa-Kingston Middle School?
Genoa-Kingston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.