Enrollment
520
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manteno, IL
Manteno Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Manteno Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172439002648
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manteno Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manteno · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 520
- students enrolled
Manteno Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manteno Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manteno, IL.
School address
District: Manteno Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172439002648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manteno Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manteno Middle School
Manteno Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Manteno, Illinois, enrolling 520 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 520 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Manteno Cusd 5 also operates Manteno Elem School (694 students) and Manteno High School (587 students) alongside Manteno Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Manteno Middle School compares
Manteno Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$13,868
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Manteno Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manteno Cusd 5, which includes Manteno Middle School.
$13,868
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.7%
State 33.4%
Federal 4.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Manteno Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manteno Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manteno High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manteno Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~520 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manteno Middle School
How many students attend Manteno Middle School?
Manteno Middle School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manteno, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manteno Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manteno Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Manteno Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Manteno Middle School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Manteno, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manteno Middle School?
Manteno Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manteno Middle School rank among public schools in Manteno?
By Resource Investment Index, Manteno Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manteno, 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 Manteno on the city page.
Is Manteno Middle School a good school?
Manteno Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Manteno Cusd 5?
Besides Manteno Middle School, Manteno Cusd 5 also operates Manteno Elem School (694 students) and Manteno High School (587 students). See the Manteno Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.
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