- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, IL
Ingersoll Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ingersoll Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170828000440
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ingersoll Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 631
- students enrolled
Ingersoll Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ingersoll Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, IL.
School address
District: Canton Union Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170828000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Ingersoll Middle School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 170828000440 · Canton, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (612 students)
Ingersoll Middle School shrank from 645 students in 2022-23 to 608 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Ingersoll Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ingersoll Middle School
631 students
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
612 students
- Westview Eleme
Westview Elementary School
377 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary School
288 students
- Lincoln Elemen 186
Lincoln Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Ingersoll Middle School reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ingersoll Middle School compares
Ingersoll 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,914
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Ingersoll Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canton Union Sd 66 reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ingersoll Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ingersoll Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ingersoll Middle School
How many students attend Ingersoll Middle School?
Ingersoll Middle School has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ingersoll Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ingersoll Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Ingersoll Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ingersoll Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Canton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ingersoll Middle School?
Ingersoll Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Ingersoll Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ingersoll Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Canton, 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 Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Canton Union Sd 66?
Besides Ingersoll Middle School, Canton Union Sd 66 also operates Canton High School (612 students), Westview Elementary School (377 students), and Eastview Elementary School (288 students). See the Canton Union Sd 66 district page for the complete list.