- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clifton, IL
John L Nash Middle School
Federal NCES profile for John L Nash 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 171041001259
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John L Nash Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 278
- students enrolled
John L Nash Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171041001259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
John L Nash Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 171041001259 · Clifton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
278 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Chebanse Elem School (343 students)
John L Nash Middle School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 276 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 20.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
John L Nash Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chebanse Elem
Chebanse Elem School
343 students
- Central High S
Central High School
298 students
- This school
John L Nash Middle School
278 students
- Ashkum Early L 49
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
49 students
What this shows John L Nash Middle School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How John L Nash Middle School compares
John L Nash 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 68% | - | - |
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.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,941
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
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.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, John L Nash Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Cusd 4 reports $14,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John L Nash Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chebanse Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashkum Early Literacy Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John L Nash Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 49
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~278 students)
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 an elementary school in Clifton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 276 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John L Nash Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John L Nash 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 John L Nash Middle School?
The largest demographic group at John L Nash Middle School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, 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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Cusd 4?
Besides John L Nash Middle School, Central Cusd 4 also operates Chebanse Elem School (343 students), Central High School (298 students), and Ashkum Early Literacy Center (49 students). See the Central Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.