Enrollment
148
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plt Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plt Middle School
Plt Middle School is a small middle school in Prophetstown, Illinois, enrolling 148 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 148 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 spends $12,909 per pupil, 24% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 also operates Prophetstown Elem School (229 students) and Prophetstown High School (205 students) alongside Plt 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 Plt Middle School compares
Plt 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,909
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3, which includes Plt Middle School.
$12,909
Per student
-24%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 40.4%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Prophetstown on the city page.
Is Plt Middle School a good school?
Plt Middle School earns 39/100 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 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.
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