- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheaton, IL
Monroe Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monroe Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174218005558
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monroe Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 716
- students enrolled
Monroe Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174218005558 · Wheaton, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Monroe Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- This school 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- Pleasant Hill 583
Pleasant Hill Elem School
583 students
What this shows Monroe Middle School reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monroe Middle School compares
Monroe Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$19,208
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Asian 9.2%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Monroe Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 200, which includes Monroe Middle School.
$19,208
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.1%
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 Monroe Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monroe Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Wheaton
2 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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monroe Middle School
How many students attend Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheaton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monroe Middle School is 11.9:1, which is 15% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Monroe Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monroe Middle School is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monroe Middle School?
Monroe Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Monroe Middle School rank among middle schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Monroe Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Monroe Middle School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Hubble Middle School (679 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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