- Enrollment
- 2,665
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, IL
Larsen Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Larsen 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 171371001689
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Larsen Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 570
- students enrolled
Larsen Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Larsen Middle School ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Elgin, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-65 students YoY
Larsen Middle School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-65 students YoY 171371001689 · Elgin, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elgin High School (2,665 students)
Larsen Middle School shrank from 611 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE lost 41.4 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Larsen 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 570
Larsen Middle School
570 students
What this shows Larsen Middle School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Larsen Middle School compares
Larsen 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 | 570 | top 23% | - | - |
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.
570
Bigger than 70% 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
49.5%
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 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.6%
White 7.4%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Larsen Middle School is less 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 Larsen 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Streamwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Larsen 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
Abbott Middle School
Standard public school
551 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Kimball Middle School
Standard public school
501 students 12.2:1 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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Larsen Middle School
How many students attend Larsen Middle School?
Larsen Middle School has 570 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, IL. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Larsen Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Larsen 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 Larsen Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Larsen Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.6% of enrollment, in Elgin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Larsen Middle School?
Larsen 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 Larsen Middle School rank among middle schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Larsen Middle School ranks #5 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 Larsen 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.