Enrollment
805
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mahomet, IL
Middletown Prairie Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Middletown Prairie Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172406000683
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middletown Prairie Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Mahomet · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 805
- students enrolled
Middletown Prairie Elementary has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Prairie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mahomet, IL.
School address
District: Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 172406000683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middletown Prairie Elementary compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middletown Prairie Elementary
Middletown Prairie Elementary is a large combined-grade school in Mahomet, Illinois, enrolling 805 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 805 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 spends $9,591 per pupil, 44% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 also operates Mahomet-Seymour High School (1,050 students) and Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School (812 students) alongside Middletown Prairie Elementary.
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 Middletown Prairie Elementary compares
Middletown Prairie Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 805 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
805
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,591
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 805 Top 10% in Illinois - larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 54.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172406000683
Student demographics
White 80.9%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Middletown Prairie Elementary is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3, which includes Middletown Prairie Elementary.
$9,591
Per student
-44%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Middletown Prairie Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahomet-Seymour High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middletown Prairie Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Middletown Prairie Elementary
How many students attend Middletown Prairie Elementary?
Middletown Prairie Elementary has 805 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mahomet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middletown Prairie Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Middletown Prairie Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middletown Prairie Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Middletown Prairie Elementary is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Mahomet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middletown Prairie Elementary?
Middletown Prairie Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Middletown Prairie Elementary rank among public schools in Mahomet?
By Resource Investment Index, Middletown Prairie Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Mahomet, 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 Mahomet on the city page.
Is Middletown Prairie Elementary a good school?
Middletown Prairie Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3?
Besides Middletown Prairie Elementary, Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 also operates Mahomet-Seymour High School (1,050 students), Mahomet-Seymour Jr High School (812 students), and Lincoln Trail Elem School (801 students). See the Mahomet-Seymour Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.