- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hampshire, IL
Hampshire Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hampshire Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170855000479
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampshire Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Hampshire · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 821
- students enrolled
Hampshire Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampshire Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hampshire, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170855000479 · Hampshire, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
821 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 public schools in Hampshire. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hampshire Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 821
Hampshire Middle School
821 students
What this shows Hampshire Middle School reports 821 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampshire Middle School compares
Hampshire 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 821 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
821
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
African American 5.1%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Hampshire Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Hampshire Middle School.
$17,080
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hampshire Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampshire Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~821 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampshire Middle School
How many students attend Hampshire Middle School?
Hampshire Middle School has 821 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hampshire, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampshire Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampshire Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hampshire Middle School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Hampshire, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampshire Middle School?
Hampshire Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hampshire Middle School rank among public schools in Hampshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampshire Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Hampshire, 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 Hampshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Hampshire Middle School, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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