- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palos Park, IL
Palos South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Palos South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173060003181
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palos South Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 717
- students enrolled
Palos South Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Palos Ccsd 118 · Illinois
NCES ID 173060003181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Palos South Middle School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173060003181 · Palos Park, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
717 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Palos East Elementary School (705 students)
Palos South Middle School held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Palos South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palos South Middle School
717 students
- Palos East Ele
Palos East Elementary School
705 students
- Palos West Ele
Palos West Elementary School
700 students
What this shows Palos South Middle School reports 717 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palos South Middle School compares
Palos South 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 717 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
717
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Palos South Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palos Ccsd 118 reports $17,462 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palos South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos East Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palos West Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palos South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~717 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palos South Middle School
How many students attend Palos South Middle School?
Palos South Middle School has 717 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palos Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palos South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palos South Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palos South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Palos South Middle School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Palos Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palos South Middle School?
Palos South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Palos Ccsd 118?
Besides Palos South Middle School, Palos Ccsd 118 also operates Palos East Elementary School (705 students) and Palos West Elementary School (700 students). See the Palos Ccsd 118 district page for the complete list.