- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pecatonica, IL
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pecatonica Comm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173105005648
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecatonica Comm Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pecatonica · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 269
- students enrolled
Pecatonica Comm Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica Comm Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, IL.
School address
District: Pecatonica Cusd 321 · Illinois
NCES ID 173105005648 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Pecatonica Comm Middle School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 173105005648 · Pecatonica, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Pecatonica High School (313 students)
Pecatonica Comm Middle School shrank from 285 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Pecatonica Comm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pecatonica Hig
Pecatonica High School
313 students
- Pecatonica Ele
Pecatonica Elem School
307 students
- This school
Pecatonica Comm Middle School
269 students
What this shows Pecatonica Comm Middle School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pecatonica Comm Middle School compares
Pecatonica Comm Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$15,721
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.3, Pecatonica Comm Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Pecatonica Cusd 321 reports $15,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pecatonica Comm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecatonica High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pecatonica Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecatonica Comm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pecatonica Comm Middle School
How many students attend Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pecatonica, IL. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecatonica Comm Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pecatonica Comm Middle School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Pecatonica, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecatonica Comm Middle School?
Pecatonica Comm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Pecatonica Comm Middle School rank among public schools in Pecatonica?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecatonica Comm Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pecatonica, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pecatonica Cusd 321?
Besides Pecatonica Comm Middle School, Pecatonica Cusd 321 also operates Pecatonica High School (313 students) and Pecatonica Elem School (307 students). See the Pecatonica Cusd 321 district page for the complete list.