Enrollment
377
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nippersink Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nippersink Middle School
Nippersink Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Richmond, Illinois, enrolling 377 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 377 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Nippersink Sd 2 also operates Richmond Grade School (407 students) and Spring Grove Elementary School (327 students) alongside Nippersink Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Nippersink Middle School compares
Nippersink 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,538
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nippersink Sd 2, which includes Nippersink Middle School.
$18,538
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.6%
State 27.0%
Federal 6.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~377 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Nippersink Middle School a good school?
Nippersink Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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