Enrollment
740
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Danville, IL
North Ridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Ridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171179001392
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ridge Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Danville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 740
- students enrolled
North Ridge Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Danville, IL.
School address
District: Danville Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 171179001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Ridge Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Ridge Middle School
North Ridge Middle School is a large middle school in Danville, Illinois, enrolling 740 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 740 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 257 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 740 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students) and South View Upper Elem School (664 students) alongside North Ridge 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 Ridge Middle School compares
North Ridge 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 740 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
740
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$19,692
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
122
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.7 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
African American 48.0%
White 28.5%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, North Ridge Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Danville Ccsd 118, which includes North Ridge Middle School.
$19,692
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.3%
State 56.5%
Federal 17.2%
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 Ridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South View Upper Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mark Denman Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~740 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Ridge Middle School
How many students attend North Ridge Middle School?
North Ridge Middle School has 740 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Danville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ridge Middle School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Ridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Ridge Middle School is African American at 48.0% of enrollment, in Danville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ridge Middle School?
North Ridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Ridge Middle School rank among public schools in Danville?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ridge Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Danville, 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 Danville on the city page.
Is North Ridge Middle School a good school?
North Ridge Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Danville Ccsd 118?
Besides North Ridge Middle School, Danville Ccsd 118 also operates Danville High School (1,253 students), South View Upper Elem School (664 students), and Mark Denman Elementary School (545 students). See the Danville Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.
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