- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, IL
Kimball Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Kimball Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171371001675
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kimball Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 501
- students enrolled
Kimball Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kimball Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Kimball Middle School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 171371001675 · Elgin, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Kimball Middle School shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kimball 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 501
Kimball Middle School
501 students
What this shows Kimball Middle School reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kimball Middle School compares
Kimball 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.9%
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 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
128
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
White 11.2%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Kimball 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 Kimball Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Larkin High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bartlett High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kimball 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
Similar middle schools in Elgin
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
Standard public school
770 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Larsen Middle School
Standard public school
570 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
551 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Ellis Middle School
Standard public school
496 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kimball Middle School
How many students attend Kimball Middle School?
Kimball Middle School has 501 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimball Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kimball Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Kimball Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Kimball Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 74.1% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kimball Middle School?
Kimball Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Kimball Middle School rank among middle schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Kimball Middle School ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, 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 Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sd U-46?
Besides Kimball 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.