Enrollment
278
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 171041001259
John L Nash Middle School — Clifton, IL
Federal NCES profile for John L Nash Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
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: Central Cusd 4 · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John L Nash Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John L Nash Middle School reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 0% 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 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Cusd 4 spends $16,475 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.6% from local sources (property taxes), 41.5% from the state, and 9.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 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 John L Nash 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 32% | — | — |
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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 0% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
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
$16,475
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 278 Top 32% in Illinois — larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171041001259
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.0%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Cusd 4, which includes John L Nash Middle School.
$16,475
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.6%
State 41.5%
Federal 9.9%
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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John L Nash Middle School
How many students attend John L Nash Middle School?
John L Nash Middle School has 278 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Clifton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Nash Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Nash Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John L Nash Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John L Nash Middle School is White at 91.7%. The school serves a student body in Clifton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John L Nash Middle School?
John L Nash Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.