- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Skokie, IL
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver Mccracken Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171038001254
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver Mccracken Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Skokie · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 340
- students enrolled
Oliver Mccracken Middle School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Mccracken Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, IL.
School address
District: Skokie Sd 73-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171038001254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Oliver Mccracken Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 171038001254 · Skokie, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: John Middleton Elem School (521 students)
Oliver Mccracken Middle School held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oliver Mccracken Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Middleton
John Middleton Elem School
521 students
- This school
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
340 students
- Elizabeth Meye 204
Elizabeth Meyer School
204 students
What this shows Oliver Mccracken Middle School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver Mccracken Middle School compares
Oliver Mccracken 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$26,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.6%
Asian 33.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 33.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, Oliver Mccracken Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Skokie Sd 73-5 reports $26,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver Mccracken Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Middleton Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth Meyer School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver Mccracken Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Skokie
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver Mccracken Middle School
How many students attend Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Skokie, IL. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Mccracken Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver Mccracken Middle School is White at 33.6% of enrollment, in Skokie, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver Mccracken Middle School?
Oliver Mccracken Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Oliver Mccracken Middle School rank among middle schools in Skokie?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver Mccracken Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Skokie, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Skokie on the city page.
What other schools are in Skokie Sd 73-5?
Besides Oliver Mccracken Middle School, Skokie Sd 73-5 also operates John Middleton Elem School (521 students) and Elizabeth Meyer School (204 students). See the Skokie Sd 73-5 district page for the complete list.