- Enrollment
- 4,186
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174125000206
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Waukegan · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 174125000206 · Waukegan, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 12.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukegan High School (4,186 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 middle schools in Waukegan. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Robert E Abbott Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukegan High
Waukegan High School
4,186 students
- John R Lewis M 721
John R Lewis Middle School
721 students
- Miguel Juarez 651
Miguel Juarez Middle School
651 students
- This school 585
Robert E Abbott Middle School
585 students
- Glenwood Eleme 577
Glenwood Elementary School
577 students
- Carman-Buckner 509
Carman-Buckner Elem School
509 students
What this shows Robert E Abbott Middle School reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 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
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$21,843
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukegan Cusd 60, which includes Robert E Abbott Middle School.
$21,843
Per student
+20%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+24%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.4%
Federal 12.2%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 11.4:1 students per teacher
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Standard public school
651 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Edith M Smith Middle School
Standard public school
493 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Jack Benny Middle School
Standard public school
475 students 14:1 students per teacher
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 (~585 students)
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 12.2:1, which is 13% 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 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 36/100 (typical 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 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.
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.
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