Enrollment
723
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glen Ellyn, IL
Glen Crest Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Glen Crest Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174050004078
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glen Crest Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 11
- public schools in Glen Ellyn · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 723
- students enrolled
Glen Crest Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Crest Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Glen Ellyn, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glen Crest Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glen Crest Middle School
Glen Crest Middle School is a large middle school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, enrolling 723 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 723 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 723 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Glen Ellyn's middle schools, it stands alongside Hadley Junior High School (1,143 students): Glen Crest Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 14.7:1).
Ccsd 89 also operates Briar Glen Elem School (523 students) and Park View Elem School (390 students) alongside Glen Crest 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 Glen Crest Middle School compares
Glen Crest 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 723 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
723
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$18,155
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 723 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Glen Crest Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 89, which includes Glen Crest Middle School.
$18,155
Per student
+7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.4%
Federal 4.6%
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.
How Glen Crest Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Glen Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arbor View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glen Crest Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Glen Ellyn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~723 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Glen Crest Middle School
How many students attend Glen Crest Middle School?
Glen Crest Middle School has 723 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glen Ellyn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glen Crest Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glen Crest Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glen Crest Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Glen Crest Middle School is White at 59.2% of enrollment, in Glen Ellyn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glen Crest Middle School?
Glen Crest Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Glen Crest Middle School rank among public schools in Glen Ellyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Glen Crest Middle School ranks #9 of 11 public schools in Glen Ellyn, 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 Glen Ellyn on the city page.
Is Glen Crest Middle School a good school?
Glen Crest Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. 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 Ccsd 89?
Besides Glen Crest Middle School, Ccsd 89 also operates Briar Glen Elem School (523 students), Park View Elem School (390 students), and Arbor View Elem School (313 students). See the Ccsd 89 district page for the complete list.
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