- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mattoon, IL
Mattoon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mattoon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172505002735
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mattoon Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mattoon · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 610
- students enrolled
Mattoon Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mattoon Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mattoon, IL.
School address
District: Mattoon Cusd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 172505002735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Mattoon Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 172505002735 · Mattoon, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Mattoon High School (888 students)
Mattoon Middle School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.8 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mattoon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mattoon High S
Mattoon High School
888 students
- Arland D Willi
Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
653 students
- This school
Mattoon Middle School
610 students
- Riddle Element
Riddle Elementary School
589 students
- Franklin Eleme 243
Franklin Elementary School
243 students
What this shows Mattoon Middle School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mattoon Middle School compares
Mattoon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$15,923
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
170
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Mattoon Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mattoon Cusd 2 reports $15,923 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mattoon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattoon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riddle Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mattoon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mattoon Middle School
How many students attend Mattoon Middle School?
Mattoon Middle School has 610 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mattoon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mattoon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mattoon Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Mattoon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mattoon Middle School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in Mattoon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mattoon Middle School?
Mattoon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mattoon Middle School rank among public schools in Mattoon?
By Resource Investment Index, Mattoon Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mattoon, 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 Mattoon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mattoon Cusd 2?
Besides Mattoon Middle School, Mattoon Cusd 2 also operates Mattoon High School (888 students), Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch (653 students), and Riddle Elementary School (589 students). See the Mattoon Cusd 2 district page for the complete list.