Enrollment
615
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wheeling, IL
Oliver W Holmes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oliver W Holmes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174221004240
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver W Holmes Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Wheeling · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 615
- students enrolled
Oliver W Holmes Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wheeling, IL.
School address
District: Wheeling Ccsd 21 · Illinois
NCES ID 174221004240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oliver W Holmes Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oliver W Holmes Middle School
Oliver W Holmes Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Wheeling, Illinois, enrolling 615 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 615 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and White (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 237 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Wheeling Ccsd 21 spends $23,863 per pupil, 40% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Wheeling's middle schools, it stands alongside Jack London Middle School (628 students): Oliver W Holmes Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.5:1 vs 10.8:1).
Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students) and Jack London Middle School (628 students) alongside Oliver W Holmes 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 Oliver W Holmes Middle School compares
Oliver W Holmes 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$23,863
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 615 Top 20% in Illinois - larger than 80% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174221004240
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.7%
White 13.7%
Asian 6.0%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Oliver W Holmes Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.6
Students per counselor 237:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.0%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 68
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wheeling Ccsd 21, which includes Oliver W Holmes Middle School.
$23,863
Per student
+40%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.2%
State 26.2%
Federal 9.6%
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 Oliver W Holmes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack London Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joyce Kilmer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booth Tarkington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver W Holmes Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 732
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Wheeling
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Oliver W Holmes Middle School
How many students attend Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School has 615 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wheeling, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver W Holmes Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 W Holmes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oliver W Holmes Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.7% of enrollment, in Wheeling, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver W Holmes Middle School?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Oliver W Holmes Middle School rank among public schools in Wheeling?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver W Holmes Middle School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling on the city page.
Is Oliver W Holmes Middle School a good school?
Oliver W Holmes Middle School earns 51/100 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 Wheeling Ccsd 21?
Besides Oliver W Holmes Middle School, Wheeling Ccsd 21 also operates Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), and Eugene Field Elem School (613 students). See the Wheeling Ccsd 21 district page for the complete list.