- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crystal Lake, IL
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hannah Beardsley 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 171135001799
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hannah Beardsley Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 829
- students enrolled
Hannah Beardsley Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hannah Beardsley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001799 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171135001799 · Crystal Lake, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lundahl Middle School (797 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hannah Beardsley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
829 students
- Lundahl Middle
Lundahl Middle School
797 students
- Richard F Bern
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
737 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
638 students
- Coventry Elem
Coventry Elem School
629 students
- West Elem Scho
West Elem School
520 students
What this shows Hannah Beardsley Middle School reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hannah Beardsley Middle School compares
Hannah Beardsley 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$16,871
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Hannah Beardsley 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 Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes Hannah Beardsley Middle School.
$16,871
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 Hannah Beardsley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lundahl Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coventry Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hannah Beardsley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Crystal Lake
2 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 (~829 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hannah Beardsley Middle School
How many students attend Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
Hannah Beardsley Middle School has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hannah Beardsley Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hannah Beardsley Middle School is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hannah Beardsley Middle School?
Hannah Beardsley 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 Hannah Beardsley Middle School rank among middle schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Hannah Beardsley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake, 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 Crystal Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Besides Hannah Beardsley Middle School, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Lundahl Middle School (797 students), Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch (737 students), and North Elem School (638 students). See the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.
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