- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Glen Crest Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 174050004078 · Glen Ellyn, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
723 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Briar Glen Elem School (523 students)
Glen Crest Middle School held near 701 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.2 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Glen Crest Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glen Crest Middle School
723 students
- Briar Glen Ele
Briar Glen Elem School
523 students
- Park View Elem
Park View Elem School
390 students
- Arbor View Ele
Arbor View Elem School
313 students
- Westfield Elem
Westfield Elem School
311 students
What this shows Glen Crest Middle School reports 723 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glen Crest Middle School compares
Glen Crest Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$19,248
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Ccsd 89 reports $19,248 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~723 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.