Enrollment
233
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Poplar Grove, IL
North Boone Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Boone Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172870004967
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Boone Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Poplar Grove · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 233
- students enrolled
North Boone Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Poplar Grove, IL.
School address
District: North Boone Cusd 200 · Illinois
NCES ID 172870004967 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Boone Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Boone Middle School
North Boone Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Poplar Grove, Illinois, enrolling 233 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 233 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 52 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 233 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students) and Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students) alongside North Boone 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 North Boone Middle School compares
North Boone 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$16,276
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.3 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 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, North Boone Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Boone Cusd 200, which includes North Boone Middle School.
$16,276
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 49.4%
Federal 5.6%
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 North Boone Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boone High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Poplar Grove Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Boone Upper Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capron Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manchester Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Boone Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 136
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~233 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Boone Middle School
How many students attend North Boone Middle School?
North Boone Middle School has 233 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Poplar Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Boone Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Boone Middle School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 North Boone Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Boone Middle School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Poplar Grove, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Boone Middle School?
North Boone Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Boone Middle School rank among public schools in Poplar Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, North Boone Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Poplar Grove, 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 Poplar Grove on the city page.
Is North Boone Middle School a good school?
North Boone Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 North Boone Cusd 200?
Besides North Boone Middle School, North Boone Cusd 200 also operates North Boone High School (496 students), Poplar Grove Elem School (251 students), and North Boone Upper Elem Sch (192 students). See the North Boone Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.
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