Enrollment
216
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171926002211
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch — Big Rock, IL
Federal NCES profile for Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 60
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch reports 216 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 35% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 spends $18,802 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.2% from local sources (property taxes), 23.7% from the state, and 6.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 20% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
— 35% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,802
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 216 Top 20% in Illinois — larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 9.5:1 -35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171926002211
Student demographics
White 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429, which includes Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch.
$18,802
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.2%
State 23.7%
Federal 6.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch
How many students attend Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch has 216 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Rock, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch is White at 85.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Big Rock, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch?
Hinckley-Big Rock Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.