Enrollment
811
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Naperville, IL
Gordon Gregory Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gordon Gregory Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174169005293
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gordon Gregory Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- middle schools in Naperville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 811
- students enrolled
Gordon Gregory Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Gregory Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL.
School address
District: Indian Prairie Cusd 204 · Illinois
NCES ID 174169005293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gordon Gregory Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gordon Gregory Middle School
Gordon Gregory Middle School is a large middle school in Naperville, Illinois, enrolling 811 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 811 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Asian (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 406 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Naperville's middle schools, it stands alongside Scullen Middle School (948 students): Gordon Gregory Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students) and Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students) alongside Gordon Gregory 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 Gordon Gregory Middle School compares
Gordon Gregory 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 811 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
811
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 48.6%
Asian 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Gordon Gregory 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204, which includes Gordon Gregory Middle School.
$17,239
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 4.8%
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 Gordon Gregory Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuqua Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waubonsie Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metea Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Francis Granger Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Scullen Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gordon Gregory Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,018
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,849
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools in Naperville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Scullen Middle School
Standard public school
948 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Clifford Crone Middle School
Standard public school
891 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Jr High School
Standard public school
832 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Thayer J Hill Middle School
Standard public school
828 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Jr High School
Standard public school
774 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Madison Jr High School
Standard public school
566 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~811 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gordon Gregory Middle School
How many students attend Gordon Gregory Middle School?
Gordon Gregory Middle School has 811 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Naperville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gordon Gregory Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gordon Gregory Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gordon Gregory Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gordon Gregory Middle School is White at 48.6% of enrollment, in Naperville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gordon Gregory Middle School?
Gordon Gregory Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Gordon Gregory Middle School rank among middle schools in Naperville?
By Resource Investment Index, Gordon Gregory Middle School ranks #1 of 7 middle schools in Naperville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Naperville on the city page.
Is Gordon Gregory Middle School a good school?
Gordon Gregory Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Indian Prairie Cusd 204?
Besides Gordon Gregory Middle School, Indian Prairie Cusd 204 also operates Neuqua Valley High School (3,018 students), Waubonsie Valley High School (2,849 students), and Metea Valley High School (2,766 students). See the Indian Prairie Cusd 204 district page for the complete list.
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