Enrollment
737
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171135001362
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Crystal Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 737
- students enrolled
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch has class sizes smaller than 77% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is a large middle school in Crystal Lake, Illinois, enrolling 737 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 737 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crystal Lake's middle schools, it stands alongside Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students): Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.6:1 vs 14.4:1).
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 also operates Hannah Beardsley Middle School (829 students) and Lundahl Middle School (797 students) alongside Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch.
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 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 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
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 81% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% 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
$16,686
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 737 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 67.0
Students per teacher 11.6:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171135001362
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 28
Out-of-school suspensions 13
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crystal Lake Ccsd 47, which includes Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch.
$16,686
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 31.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 829
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Crystal Lake
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch a good school?
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. 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 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.