- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · South Elgin, IL
Kenyon Woods Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kenyon Woods Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171371005612
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenyon Woods Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in South Elgin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 873
- students enrolled
Kenyon Woods Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenyon Woods Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in South Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Kenyon Woods Middle School shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 53.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 171371005612 · South Elgin, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
873 enr · 16.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Kenyon Woods Middle School shrank from 905 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 54.4 → 53.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kenyon Woods Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Elgin Hi
South Elgin High School
2,665 students
- Elgin High Sch
Elgin High School
2,576 students
- Larkin High Sc
Larkin High School
2,174 students
- Bartlett High
Bartlett High School
2,037 students
- Streamwood Hig
Streamwood High School
1,890 students
- This school 873
Kenyon Woods Middle School
873 students
What this shows Kenyon Woods Middle School reports 873 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenyon Woods Middle School compares
Kenyon Woods 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 873 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
873
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$19,216
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 873 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 38.0%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Kenyon Woods Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sd U-46 reports $19,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kenyon Woods Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenyon Woods Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,174
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,890
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~873 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Kenyon Woods Middle School
How many students attend Kenyon Woods Middle School?
Kenyon Woods Middle School has 873 students enrolled. It is a middle school in South Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 905 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenyon Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenyon Woods Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenyon Woods Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kenyon Woods Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in South Elgin, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenyon Woods Middle School?
Kenyon Woods Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Kenyon Woods Middle School rank among public schools in South Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenyon Woods Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in South Elgin, 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 South Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Kenyon Woods Middle School, Sd U-46 also operates South Elgin High School (2,665 students), Elgin High School (2,576 students), and Larkin High School (2,174 students). See the Sd U-46 district page for the complete list.