- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crestwood, IL
Nathan Hale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170651000334
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 334
- students enrolled
Nathan Hale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651000334 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Nathan Hale Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 170651000334 · Crestwood, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
Nathan Hale Middle School held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.5 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- This school
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- Everett F Kerr
Everett F Kerr Middle School
304 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Middle School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Middle School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$20,636
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 24.9%
African American 22.5%
Asian 1.8%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Nathan Hale Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Everett F Kerr Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Middle School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Middle School?
Nathan Hale Middle School has 334 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crestwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Nathan Hale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Crestwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Middle School?
Nathan Hale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Nathan Hale Middle School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Nathan Hale Middle School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Primary School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.