- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prophetstown, IL
Plt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Plt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173283001844
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plt Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Prophetstown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 148
- students enrolled
Plt Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prophetstown, IL.
School address
District: Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173283001844 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Plt Middle School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 173283001844 · Prophetstown, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
148 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Prophetstown Elem School (229 students)
Plt Middle School held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.5 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Plt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prophetstown E
Prophetstown Elem School
229 students
- Prophetstown H
Prophetstown High School
205 students
- Tampico Elem S
Tampico Elem School
156 students
- This school
Plt Middle School
148 students
What this shows Plt Middle School reports 148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plt Middle School compares
Plt 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Plt Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 reports $13,741 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prophetstown Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prophetstown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tampico Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plt Middle School
How many students attend Plt Middle School?
Plt Middle School has 148 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prophetstown, IL. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plt Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Plt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Plt Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Prophetstown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plt Middle School?
Plt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Plt Middle School rank among public schools in Prophetstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Plt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Prophetstown, 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 Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3?
Besides Plt Middle School, Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 also operates Prophetstown Elem School (229 students), Prophetstown High School (205 students), and Tampico Elem School (156 students). See the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 district page for the complete list.