Enrollment
342
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marengo, IL
Marengo Comm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Marengo Comm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170007703147
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marengo Comm Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 342
- students enrolled
Marengo Comm Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Comm Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, IL.
School address
District: Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 · Illinois
NCES ID 170007703147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marengo Comm Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marengo Comm Middle School
Marengo Comm Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Marengo, Illinois, enrolling 342 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 spends $13,479 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Locust Elem School (501 students) and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (249 students) alongside Marengo Comm 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 Marengo Comm Middle School compares
Marengo Comm 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Illinois - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$13,479
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 342 Top 56% in Illinois - larger than 44% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170007703147
Student demographics
White 60.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 60.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Marengo Comm Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marengo-Union E Cons D 165, which includes Marengo Comm Middle School.
$13,479
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.6%
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 Marengo Comm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Locust Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marengo Comm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marengo Comm Middle School
How many students attend Marengo Comm Middle School?
Marengo Comm Middle School has 342 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marengo, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marengo Comm Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marengo Comm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Marengo Comm Middle School is White at 60.7% of enrollment, in Marengo, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marengo Comm Middle School?
Marengo Comm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marengo Comm Middle School rank among public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Marengo Comm Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marengo, 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 Marengo on the city page.
Is Marengo Comm Middle School a good school?
Marengo Comm Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Marengo-Union E Cons D 165?
Besides Marengo Comm Middle School, Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 also operates Locust Elem School (501 students) and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch (249 students). See the Marengo-Union E Cons D 165 district page for the complete list.