Enrollment
181
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Illini Bluffs Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Illini Bluffs Middle School
Illini Bluffs Middle School is a small middle school in Glasford, Illinois, enrolling 181 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 181 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 181 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 spends $12,256 per pupil, 28% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 also operates Illini Bluffs Elementary School (425 students) and Illini Bluffs High School (249 students) alongside Illini Bluffs 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 Illini Bluffs Middle School compares
Illini Bluffs 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,256
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 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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Illini Bluffs Cusd 327, which includes Illini Bluffs Middle School.
$12,256
Per student
-28%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~181 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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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 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Glasford on the city page.
Is Illini Bluffs Middle School a good school?
Illini Bluffs Middle School earns 49/100 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 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.
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