Enrollment
865
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dekalb, IL
Huntley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Huntley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171200001450
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huntley Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dekalb · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 865
- students enrolled
Huntley Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dekalb, IL.
School address
District: Dekalb Cusd 428 · Illinois
NCES ID 171200001450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Huntley Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Huntley Middle School
Huntley Middle School is a large middle school in Dekalb, Illinois, enrolling 865 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 91% of state schools at 865 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (35%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 417 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 865 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 418 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students) and Clinton Rosette Middle School (575 students) alongside Huntley 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 Huntley Middle School compares
Huntley 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$16,840
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
209
in-school suspensions + 208 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 418 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 865 Top 9% in Illinois - larger than 91% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 68.0
Students per teacher 13.7:1 -2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171200001450
Student demographics
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 26.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 34.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Huntley Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.2%
In-school suspensions 209
Out-of-school suspensions 208
Expulsions 418
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb Cusd 428, which includes Huntley Middle School.
$16,840
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 46.9%
Federal 11.6%
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 Huntley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Rosette Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Founders Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cortland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Littlejohn Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huntley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Huntley Middle School
How many students attend Huntley Middle School?
Huntley Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dekalb, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huntley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huntley Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Huntley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Huntley Middle School is White at 34.9% of enrollment, in Dekalb, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huntley Middle School?
Huntley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Huntley Middle School rank among public schools in Dekalb?
By Resource Investment Index, Huntley Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dekalb, 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 Dekalb on the city page.
Is Huntley Middle School a good school?
Huntley Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Dekalb Cusd 428?
Besides Huntley Middle School, Dekalb Cusd 428 also operates Dekalb High School (2,134 students), Clinton Rosette Middle School (575 students), and Founders Elementary School (565 students). See the Dekalb Cusd 428 district page for the complete list.