Enrollment
660
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171446001790
Haven Middle School — Evanston, IL
Federal NCES profile for Haven Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Haven Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Haven Middle School reports 660 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 66.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 330 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Evanston Ccsd 65 spends $27,942 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.1% from local sources (property taxes), 25.9% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Haven Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 84% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$27,942
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 330 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 660 Top 84% in Illinois — larger than 16% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171446001790
Student demographics
White 53.4%
African American 17.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 10.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 330:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Evanston Ccsd 65, which includes Haven Middle School.
$27,942
Per student
+39%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 66.1%
State 25.9%
Federal 8.0%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Haven Middle School
How many students attend Haven Middle School?
Haven Middle School has 660 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evanston, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haven Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haven Middle School is 10.5:1, which is 28% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Haven Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Haven Middle School is White at 53.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Evanston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haven Middle School?
Haven Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.