- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Litchfield, IL
Litchfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Litchfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172325002559
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Litchfield Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 282
- students enrolled
Litchfield Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, IL.
School address
District: Litchfield Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172325002559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Litchfield Middle School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 172325002559 · Litchfield, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
282 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Litchfield Senior High School (382 students)
Litchfield Middle School grew from 246 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Litchfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Litchfield Sen
Litchfield Senior High School
382 students
- Russell Elem S
Russell Elem School
355 students
- This school
Litchfield Middle School
282 students
- J D Colt Elem
J D Colt Elem School
178 students
- Madison Park E
Madison Park Elem School
160 students
- Litchfield Pre 100
Litchfield Prekindergarten
100 students
What this shows Litchfield Middle School reports 282 students on the CCD universe file.
How Litchfield Middle School compares
Litchfield Middle School is a growing 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 282 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
282
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$16,533
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Litchfield Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Litchfield Cusd 12 reports $16,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Litchfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J D Colt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Park Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Litchfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~282 students)
Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Middle School
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has 282 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Litchfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Litchfield Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Litchfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Litchfield Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Litchfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Litchfield Middle School rank among public schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Litchfield Middle School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Litchfield Cusd 12?
Besides Litchfield Middle School, Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students), Russell Elem School (355 students), and J D Colt Elem School (178 students). See the Litchfield Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.