- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Olney, IL
Richland County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Richland County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171329001584
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richland County Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Olney · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 439
- students enrolled
Richland County Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olney, IL.
School address
District: Richland County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171329001584 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Richland County Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 171329001584 · Olney, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Richland County Elementary School (888 students)
Richland County Middle School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 445 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 31.9 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Richland County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richland Count
Richland County Elementary School
888 students
- Richland Count
Richland County High School
669 students
- This school
Richland County Middle School
439 students
What this shows Richland County Middle School reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richland County Middle School compares
Richland County 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 | 439 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
439
Bigger than 53% 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
26.7%
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
$13,170
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Richland County Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Richland County Cusd 1 reports $13,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richland County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richland County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richland County Middle School
How many students attend Richland County Middle School?
Richland County Middle School has 439 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Olney, IL. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 445 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland County 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 Richland County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Richland County Middle School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Olney, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richland County Middle School?
Richland County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Richland County Middle School rank among public schools in Olney?
By Resource Investment Index, Richland County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Olney, 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 Richland County Cusd 1?
Besides Richland County Middle School, Richland County Cusd 1 also operates Richland County Elementary School (888 students) and Richland County High School (669 students). See the Richland County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.