- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richmond, IL
Nippersink Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nippersink Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170022204117
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nippersink Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 377
- students enrolled
Nippersink Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nippersink Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richmond, IL.
School address
District: Nippersink Sd 2 · Illinois
NCES ID 170022204117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Nippersink Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 170022204117 · Richmond, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Richmond Grade School (407 students)
Nippersink Middle School held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nippersink Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richmond Grade
Richmond Grade School
407 students
- This school
Nippersink Middle School
377 students
- Spring Grove E
Spring Grove Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Nippersink Middle School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nippersink Middle School compares
Nippersink 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.9%
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
$19,656
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Nippersink Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Nippersink Sd 2 reports $19,656 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nippersink Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nippersink Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nippersink Middle School
How many students attend Nippersink Middle School?
Nippersink Middle School has 377 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richmond, IL. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nippersink Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nippersink Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Nippersink Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nippersink Middle School is White at 83.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nippersink Middle School?
Nippersink Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Nippersink Middle School rank among public schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Nippersink Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Richmond, 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 Nippersink Sd 2?
Besides Nippersink Middle School, Nippersink Sd 2 also operates Richmond Grade School (407 students) and Spring Grove Elementary School (327 students). See the Nippersink Sd 2 district page for the complete list.