Enrollment
841
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
Heritage Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Heritage Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173174003785
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heritage Grove Middle School earns 42/100 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.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 841
- students enrolled
Heritage Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Grove Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174003785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heritage Grove Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heritage Grove Middle School
Heritage Grove Middle School is a large middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 841 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 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 841 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Asian (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
16.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch (912 students): Heritage Grove Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside Heritage Grove 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 Heritage Grove Middle School compares
Heritage Grove 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
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
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 841 Top 10% in Illinois - larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 56.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173174003785
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Asian 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Heritage Grove Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.9%
In-school suspensions 54
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes Heritage Grove Middle School.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Heritage Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heritage Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Standard public school
912 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Troy Middle School
Standard public school
881 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Standard public school
851 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Murphy Junior High School
Standard public school
700 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Drauden Point Middle School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Heritage Grove Middle School
How many students attend Heritage Grove Middle School?
Heritage Grove Middle School has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Grove Middle School is 15.5:1, 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 Heritage Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Heritage Grove Middle School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heritage Grove Middle School?
Heritage Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heritage Grove Middle School rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Heritage Grove Middle School ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield on the city page.
Is Heritage Grove Middle School a good school?
Heritage Grove Middle School earns 42/100 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 Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Heritage Grove Middle School, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.