- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manito, IL
Midwest Central Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Midwest Central Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174396205580
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwest Central Primary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manito · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 430
- students enrolled
Midwest Central Primary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manito, IL.
School address
District: Midwest Central Cusd 191 · Illinois
NCES ID 174396205580 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Midwest Central Primary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 174396205580 · Manito, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Midwest Central High School (235 students)
Midwest Central Primary School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Midwest Central Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Midwest Central Primary School
430 students
- Midwest Centra
Midwest Central High School
235 students
- Midwest Centra
Midwest Central Middle School
183 students
What this shows Midwest Central Primary School reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midwest Central Primary School compares
Midwest Central Primary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$14,675
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
9
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Midwest Central Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Midwest Central Cusd 191 reports $14,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Midwest Central Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Central High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwest Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwest Central Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide other 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Midwest Central Primary School
How many students attend Midwest Central Primary School?
Midwest Central Primary School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manito, IL. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central Primary School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Midwest Central Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Midwest Central Primary School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Manito, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest Central Primary School?
Midwest Central Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Midwest Central Primary School rank among public schools in Manito?
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manito, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Midwest Central Cusd 191?
Besides Midwest Central Primary School, Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central High School (235 students) and Midwest Central Middle School (183 students). See the Midwest Central Cusd 191 district page for the complete list.