Enrollment
724
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Algonquin, IL
Heineman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heineman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171983005640
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heineman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Algonquin · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 724
- students enrolled
Heineman Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heineman Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, IL.
School address
District: Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 171983005640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heineman Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heineman Middle School
Heineman Middle School is a large middle school in Algonquin, Illinois, enrolling 724 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Algonquin's middle schools, it stands alongside Algonquin Middle School (370 students): Heineman Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 10:1).
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students) and Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students) alongside Heineman 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 Heineman Middle School compares
Heineman 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 724 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 57.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171983005640
Student demographics
White 69.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 8.9%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 69.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Heineman Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158, which includes Heineman Middle School.
$16,048
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.0%
State 40.2%
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 Heineman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlowe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leggee Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chesak Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heineman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,804
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Algonquin
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heineman Middle School
How many students attend Heineman Middle School?
Heineman Middle School has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Algonquin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heineman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heineman Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heineman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heineman Middle School is White at 69.5% of enrollment, in Algonquin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heineman Middle School?
Heineman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Heineman Middle School rank among public schools in Algonquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Heineman Middle School ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Algonquin, 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 Algonquin on the city page.
Is Heineman Middle School a good school?
Heineman Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158?
Besides Heineman Middle School, Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 also operates Huntley High School (2,804 students), Marlowe Middle School (1,215 students), and Leggee Elementary School (877 students). See the Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 district page for the complete list.