Enrollment
513
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Herrin, IL
Herrin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Herrin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171881005511
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herrin Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Herrin · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 513
- students enrolled
Herrin Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herrin, IL.
School address
District: Herrin Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171881005511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herrin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herrin Middle School
Herrin Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Herrin, Illinois, enrolling 513 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 513 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 513 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Herrin Cusd 4 spends $11,858 per pupil, 30% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 222 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 513 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students) and Herrin High School (662 students) alongside Herrin 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 Herrin Middle School compares
Herrin 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 | 513 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
513
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 513 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
117
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 78.2%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Herrin Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Herrin Cusd 4, which includes Herrin Middle School.
$11,858
Per student
-30%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.6%
State 57.0%
Federal 14.4%
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 Herrin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herrin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Side Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herrin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~513 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Herrin Middle School
How many students attend Herrin Middle School?
Herrin Middle School has 513 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Herrin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herrin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Herrin 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 Herrin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Herrin Middle School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Herrin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herrin Middle School?
Herrin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Herrin Middle School rank among public schools in Herrin?
By Resource Investment Index, Herrin Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Herrin, 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 Herrin on the city page.
Is Herrin Middle School a good school?
Herrin Middle School earns 26/100 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 Herrin Cusd 4?
Besides Herrin Middle School, Herrin Cusd 4 also operates Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School (712 students), Herrin High School (662 students), and North Side Primary Center (433 students). See the Herrin Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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