- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Ridge Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 171179001392 · Danville, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
740 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Danville High School (1,253 students)
North Ridge Middle School held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Ridge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Danville High
Danville High School
1,253 students
- This school
North Ridge Middle School
740 students
- South View Upp
South View Upper Elem School
664 students
- Mark Denman El
Mark Denman Elementary School
545 students
- Southwest Ele 469
Southwest Elem School
469 students
- Liberty Elem S 377
Liberty Elem School
377 students
What this shows North Ridge Middle School reports 740 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ridge Middle School compares
North Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,893
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
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.
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
District finance for Danville Ccsd 118 reports $21,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~740 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.