Enrollment
585
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukegan, IL
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Robert E Abbott Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174125000206
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert E Abbott Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 585
- students enrolled
Robert E Abbott Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Abbott Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, IL.
School address
District: Waukegan Cusd 60 · Illinois
NCES ID 174125000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert E Abbott Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert E Abbott Middle School
Robert E Abbott Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waukegan, Illinois, enrolling 585 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 585 puts it in the larger 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 Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Waukegan's middle schools, it stands alongside John R Lewis Middle School (721 students): Robert E Abbott Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.3:1).
Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students) and John R Lewis Middle School (721 students) alongside Robert E Abbott 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 Robert E Abbott Middle School compares
Robert E Abbott 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$20,269
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 585 Top 22% in Illinois - larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 13.1:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174125000206
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 6.3%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Robert E Abbott Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 195:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.4%
In-school suspensions 20
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Robert E Abbott Middle School.
$20,269
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 Robert E Abbott Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John R Lewis Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miguel Juarez Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carman-Buckner Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert E Abbott Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Waukegan
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
John R Lewis Middle School
Standard public school
721 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Standard public school
651 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Edith M Smith Middle School
Standard public school
493 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Jack Benny Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Robert E Abbott Middle School
How many students attend Robert E Abbott Middle School?
Robert E Abbott Middle School has 585 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukegan, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E Abbott Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E Abbott Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Robert E Abbott Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Robert E Abbott Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Waukegan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert E Abbott Middle School?
Robert E Abbott Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Robert E Abbott Middle School rank among middle schools in Waukegan?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert E Abbott Middle School ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan on the city page.
Is Robert E Abbott Middle School a good school?
Robert E Abbott Middle School earns 35/100 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 Waukegan Cusd 60?
Besides Robert E Abbott Middle School, Waukegan Cusd 60 also operates Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), and Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students). See the Waukegan Cusd 60 district page for the complete list.