Enrollment
626
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herrick Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herrick Middle School
Herrick Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Downers Grove, Illinois, enrolling 626 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 626 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 (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 313 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Downers Grove's middle schools, it stands alongside O Neill Middle School (403 students): Herrick Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 14.4:1).
Downers Grove Gsd 58 also operates Lester Elem School (531 students) and O Neill Middle School (403 students) alongside Herrick 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 Herrick Middle School compares
Herrick 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,577
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Downers Grove Gsd 58, which includes Herrick Middle School.
$18,577
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.0%
State 26.6%
Federal 4.4%
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 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
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~626 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Herrick Middle School a good school?
Herrick Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of 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 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.
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