- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gillespie, IL
Gillespie Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gillespie Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171668000560
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gillespie Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gillespie · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 244
- students enrolled
Gillespie Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gillespie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gillespie, IL.
School address
District: Gillespie Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171668000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Gillespie Middle School grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 171668000560 · Gillespie, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben-Gil Elementary School (523 students)
Gillespie Middle School grew from 248 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gillespie Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben-Gil Elemen
Ben-Gil Elementary School
523 students
- Gillespie High
Gillespie High School
328 students
- This school
Gillespie Middle School
244 students
What this shows Gillespie Middle School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gillespie Middle School compares
Gillespie Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 | 244 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Gillespie Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Gillespie Cusd 7 reports $15,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gillespie Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben-Gil Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gillespie High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gillespie Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gillespie Middle School
How many students attend Gillespie Middle School?
Gillespie Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gillespie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gillespie Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gillespie 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 Gillespie Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gillespie Middle School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Gillespie, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gillespie Middle School?
Gillespie Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gillespie Middle School rank among public schools in Gillespie?
By Resource Investment Index, Gillespie Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gillespie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gillespie Cusd 7?
Besides Gillespie Middle School, Gillespie Cusd 7 also operates Ben-Gil Elementary School (523 students) and Gillespie High School (328 students). See the Gillespie Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.