- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Evanston, IL
Nichols Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171446001795
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Evanston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 628
- students enrolled
Nichols Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Evanston, IL.
School address
District: Evanston Ccsd 65 · Illinois
NCES ID 171446001795 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Nichols Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 171446001795 · Evanston, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
628 enr · 9.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Haven Middle School (660 students)
Nichols Middle School held near 637 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.5 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nichols Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haven Middle S
Haven Middle School
660 students
- This school
Nichols Middle School
628 students
- Chute Middle S
Chute Middle School
598 students
- Dr Ml King Jr
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts
421 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
410 students
- Oakton Elem Sc
Oakton Elem School
379 students
What this shows Nichols Middle School reports 628 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Middle School compares
Nichols 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in Illinois - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$29,769
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 11.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Nichols Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Evanston Ccsd 65 reports $29,769 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haven Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chute Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar middle schools in Evanston
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 (~628 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Middle School
How many students attend Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Evanston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 637 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Middle School is 9.7:1, which is 31% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Nichols Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Middle School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Evanston, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Middle School?
Nichols Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Nichols Middle School rank among middle schools in Evanston?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Evanston, 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 Evanston on the city page.
What other schools are in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Besides Nichols Middle School, Evanston Ccsd 65 also operates Haven Middle School (660 students), Chute Middle School (598 students), and Dr Ml King Jr Literary&Fine Arts (421 students). See the Evanston Ccsd 65 district page for the complete list.