Enrollment
520
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Plainfield, IL
Indian Trail Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Trail Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173174003338
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Trail Middle School earns 36/100 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 8
- middle schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 520
- students enrolled
Indian Trail Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174003338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Indian Trail Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Indian Trail Middle School
Indian Trail Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 116 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 520 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Plainfield's middle schools, it stands alongside John F Kennedy Middle Sch (912 students): Indian Trail Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 15.9:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside Indian Trail 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 Indian Trail Middle School compares
Indian Trail 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Illinois - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$15,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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
75
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 520 Top 28% in Illinois - larger than 72% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173174003338
Student demographics
White 40.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
African American 17.9%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Indian Trail Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.2%
In-school suspensions 75
Out-of-school suspensions 41
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes Indian Trail Middle School.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Indian Trail Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Trail Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Plainfield
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
Standard public school
912 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Timber Ridge Middle School
Standard public school
885 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Troy Middle School
Standard public school
881 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Standard public school
851 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Heritage Grove Middle School
Standard public school
841 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Murphy Junior High School
Standard public school
700 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Trail Middle School
How many students attend Indian Trail Middle School?
Indian Trail Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Trail Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Trail Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Trail Middle School is White at 40.6% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Trail Middle School?
Indian Trail Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Indian Trail Middle School rank among middle schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Trail Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Indian Trail Middle School a good school?
Indian Trail Middle School earns 36/100 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 Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Indian Trail Middle School, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.