Enrollment
729
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aurora, IL
K D Waldo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for K D Waldo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170468000149
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
K D Waldo Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 11
- middle schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 729
- students enrolled
K D Waldo Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, K D Waldo Middle School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora East Usd 131 · Illinois
NCES ID 170468000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How K D Waldo Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at K D Waldo Middle School
K D Waldo Middle School is a large middle school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 729 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 729 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 300 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 729 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Aurora's middle schools, it stands alongside Francis Granger Middle School (1,011 students): K D Waldo Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 14.4:1).
Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students) and Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students) alongside K D Waldo 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 K D Waldo Middle School compares
K D Waldo 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,003
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 140 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 729 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170468000149
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 6.4%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, K D Waldo Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 243:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.4%
In-school suspensions 160
Out-of-school suspensions 140
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora East Usd 131, which includes K D Waldo Middle School.
$15,003
Per student
-12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 60.2%
Federal 19.7%
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 K D Waldo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Cowherd Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| C F Simmons Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olney C Allen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C M Bardwell Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to K D Waldo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,020
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 792
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Aurora
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Francis Granger Middle School
Standard public school
1,011 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Fischer Middle School
Standard public school
861 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
C F Simmons Middle School
Standard public school
792 students 13:1 students per teacher
Still Middle School
Standard public school
709 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Middle School
Standard public school
690 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about K D Waldo Middle School
How many students attend K D Waldo Middle School?
K D Waldo Middle School has 729 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at K D Waldo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at K D Waldo Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of K D Waldo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at K D Waldo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for K D Waldo Middle School?
K D Waldo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 K D Waldo Middle School rank among middle schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, K D Waldo Middle School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is K D Waldo Middle School a good school?
K D Waldo Middle School earns 60/100 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 Aurora East Usd 131?
Besides K D Waldo Middle School, Aurora East Usd 131 also operates East High School (4,020 students), Henry W Cowherd Middle School (807 students), and C F Simmons Middle School (792 students). See the Aurora East Usd 131 district page for the complete list.