- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glasford, IL
Illini Bluffs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Illini Bluffs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171996002254
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illini Bluffs Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Glasford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 181
- students enrolled
Illini Bluffs Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glasford, IL.
School address
District: Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 · Illinois
NCES ID 171996002254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Illini Bluffs Middle School shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 171996002254 · Glasford, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Illini Bluffs Elementary School (425 students)
Illini Bluffs Middle School shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.6 → 12.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Illini Bluffs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs Elementary School
425 students
- Illini Bluffs
Illini Bluffs High School
249 students
- This school
Illini Bluffs Middle School
181 students
What this shows Illini Bluffs Middle School reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Illini Bluffs Middle School compares
Illini Bluffs 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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 181 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Illini Bluffs Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 reports $13,090 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Illini Bluffs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illini Bluffs Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Illini Bluffs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illini Bluffs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Illini Bluffs Middle School
How many students attend Illini Bluffs Middle School?
Illini Bluffs Middle School has 181 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glasford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Illini Bluffs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Illini Bluffs Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Glasford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illini Bluffs Middle School?
Illini Bluffs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Illini Bluffs Middle School rank among public schools in Glasford?
By Resource Investment Index, Illini Bluffs Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Glasford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Illini Bluffs Cusd 327?
Besides Illini Bluffs Middle School, Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 also operates Illini Bluffs Elementary School (425 students) and Illini Bluffs High School (249 students). See the Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 district page for the complete list.