- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Downers Grove, IL
Herrick Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Herrick Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171254001508
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrick Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 626
- students enrolled
Herrick Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Downers Grove Gsd 58 · Illinois
NCES ID 171254001508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Herrick Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 171254001508 · Downers Grove, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lester Elem School (531 students)
Herrick Middle School shrank from 666 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Herrick Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Herrick Middle School
626 students
- Lester Elem Sc
Lester Elem School
531 students
- O Neill Middle
O Neill Middle School
403 students
- Hillcrest Elem
Hillcrest Elem School
382 students
- Kingsley Elem
Kingsley Elem School
359 students
- Highland Elem
Highland Elem School
352 students
What this shows Herrick Middle School reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herrick Middle School compares
Herrick Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,037
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.9, Herrick Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Downers Grove Gsd 58 reports $20,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herrick Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lester Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| O Neill Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrick Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Downers Grove
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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herrick Middle School
How many students attend Herrick Middle School?
Herrick Middle School has 626 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrick Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Herrick Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Herrick Middle School is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrick Middle School?
Herrick Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Herrick Middle School rank among middle schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrick Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Downers Grove, 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 Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Downers Grove Gsd 58?
Besides Herrick Middle School, Downers Grove Gsd 58 also operates Lester Elem School (531 students), O Neill Middle School (403 students), and Hillcrest Elem School (382 students). See the Downers Grove Gsd 58 district page for the complete list.