Enrollment
181
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171996002254
Illini Bluffs Middle School — Glasford, IL
Federal NCES profile for Illini Bluffs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 57
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: Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 · 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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Illini Bluffs Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Illini Bluffs Middle School reports 181 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 181 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 spends $15,549 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 67.3% from local sources (property taxes), 24.3% from the state, and 8.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Illini Bluffs Middle School 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 15% | — | — |
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 8% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
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
$15,549
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 181 Top 15% in Illinois — larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171996002254
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 181:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327, which includes Illini Bluffs Middle School.
$15,549
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 67.3%
State 24.3%
Federal 8.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illini Bluffs Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Glasford, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illini Bluffs Middle School?
Illini Bluffs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.