- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kankakee, IL
Limestone Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Limestone Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171884002171
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Limestone Middle Sch earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Kankakee · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 468
- students enrolled
Limestone Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Limestone Middle Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL.
School address
District: Herscher Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 171884002171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Limestone Middle Sch shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 171884002171 · Kankakee, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Herscher High School (542 students)
Limestone Middle Sch shrank from 501 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Limestone Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Herscher High
Herscher High School
542 students
- This school
Limestone Middle Sch
468 students
- Herscher Inter
Herscher Intermediate Sch
391 students
- Bonfield Grade
Bonfield Grade School
285 students
What this shows Limestone Middle Sch reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Limestone Middle Sch compares
Limestone Middle Sch 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$16,729
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Limestone Middle Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Herscher Cusd 2 reports $16,729 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Limestone Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herscher High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herscher Intermediate Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonfield Grade School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Limestone Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Kankakee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John Kennedy Middle Grade School
Standard public school
519 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Cltrl Ctr-Montessori Elem
Standard public school
437 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
King Middle Grade School
Standard public school
385 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Taft Primary School
Standard public school
316 students 15:1 students per teacher
Edison Primary School
Standard public school
192 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Limestone Middle Sch
How many students attend Limestone Middle Sch?
Limestone Middle Sch has 468 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kankakee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Limestone Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Limestone Middle Sch is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Limestone Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Limestone Middle Sch is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Kankakee, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Limestone Middle Sch?
Limestone Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Limestone Middle Sch rank among elementary schools in Kankakee?
By Resource Investment Index, Limestone Middle Sch ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Kankakee, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kankakee on the city page.
What other schools are in Herscher Cusd 2?
Besides Limestone Middle Sch, Herscher Cusd 2 also operates Herscher High School (542 students), Herscher Intermediate Sch (391 students), and Bonfield Grade School (285 students). See the Herscher Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.