Enrollment
702
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173474004428
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Margaret Mead Jhs compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Margaret Mead Jhs
Margaret Mead Jhs is a large middle school in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, enrolling 702 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 702 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 led by White (45%) and Asian (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 702 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Elk Grove Village's middle schools, it stands alongside Grove Jr High School (741 students): Margaret Mead Jhs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 11.5:1).
Schaumburg Ccsd 54 also operates Michael Collins Elem School (789 students) and Robert Frost Jhs (737 students) alongside Margaret Mead Jhs.
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 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 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
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 56% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% 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
$19,058
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 702 Top 14% in Illinois - larger than 86% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173474004428
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 702:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 33
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schaumburg Ccsd 54, which includes Margaret Mead Jhs.
$19,058
Per student
+12%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.0%
State 29.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar middle schools in Elk Grove Village
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% 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 43/100 (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 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.
Is Margaret Mead Jhs a good school?
Margaret Mead Jhs earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.