- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elk Grove Village, IL
Margaret Mead Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Margaret Mead Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173474004428
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret Mead Jhs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 10
- public schools in Elk Grove Village · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 702
- students enrolled
Margaret Mead Jhs has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Mead Jhs ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village, IL.
School address
District: Schaumburg Ccsd 54 · Illinois
NCES ID 173474004428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173474004428 · Elk Grove Village, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Michael Collins Elem School (789 students)
Resource Investment Index #8 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Margaret Mead Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michael Collin
Michael Collins Elem School
789 students
- Robert Frost J
Robert Frost Jhs
737 students
- This school
Margaret Mead Jhs
702 students
- Jane Addams Jh
Jane Addams Jhs
695 students
- Dwight D Eisen
Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs
662 students
- Adolph Link El
Adolph Link Elem School
652 students
What this shows Margaret Mead Jhs reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret Mead Jhs compares
Margaret Mead Jhs on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,497
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 702 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Asian 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Margaret Mead Jhs is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Margaret Mead Jhs.
$20,497
Per student
+13%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Margaret Mead Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Collins Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jane Addams Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adolph Link Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret Mead Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Elk Grove Village
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret Mead Jhs
How many students attend Margaret Mead Jhs?
Margaret Mead Jhs has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elk Grove Village, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Mead Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret Mead Jhs is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret Mead Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Margaret Mead Jhs is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Elk Grove Village, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret Mead Jhs?
Margaret Mead Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Margaret Mead Jhs rank among public schools in Elk Grove Village?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret Mead Jhs ranks #8 of 10 public schools in Elk Grove Village, 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 Elk Grove Village on the city page.
What other schools are in Schaumburg Ccsd 54?
Besides Margaret Mead Jhs, Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students), Robert Frost Jhs (737 students), and Jane Addams Jhs (695 students). See the Schaumburg Ccsd 54 district page for the complete list.
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