- Enrollment
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crystal Lake, IL
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171135001362
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 737
- students enrolled
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL.
School address
District: Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 · Illinois
NCES ID 171135001362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171135001362 · Crystal Lake, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 11:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hannah Beardsl
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
829 students
- Lundahl Middle
Lundahl Middle School
797 students
- This school
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
737 students
- North Elem Sch
North Elem School
638 students
- Coventry Elem
Coventry Elem School
629 students
- West Elem Scho
West Elem School
520 students
What this shows Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch compares
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$16,871
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
28
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 4.5%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch.
$16,871
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Beardsley Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lundahl Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coventry Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar middle schools in Crystal Lake
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
How many students attend Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has 737 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch rank among middle schools in Crystal Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Crystal Lake, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Crystal Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal Lake Ccsd 47?
Besides Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch, Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students), Lundahl Middle School (797 students), and North Elem School (638 students). See the Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 district page for the complete list.
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