Enrollment
321
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Peoria, IL
Rolling Acres Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Rolling Acres Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173123005324
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rolling Acres Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Peoria · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 321
- students enrolled
Rolling Acres Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Acres Middle School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Peoria, IL.
School address
District: Peoria Sd 150 · Illinois
NCES ID 173123005324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rolling Acres Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rolling Acres Middle School
Rolling Acres Middle School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Peoria, Illinois, enrolling 321 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 321 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Peoria's public schools, it stands alongside Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr (584 students): Rolling Acres Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.3:1).
Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students) and Peoria High School (1,541 students) alongside Rolling Acres 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 Rolling Acres Middle School compares
Rolling Acres 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$16,851
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 51.1%
White 24.0%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Rolling Acres Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Peoria Sd 150, which includes Rolling Acres Middle School.
$16,851
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 40.4%
Federal 17.7%
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 Rolling Acres Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richwoods High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peoria High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manual High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rolling Acres Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Peoria
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Valeska Hinton Early Ch Ed Ctr
Standard public school
584 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Wilder-Waite Grade School
Standard public school
404 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Quest Charter School Academy
Standard public school
393 students 8.5:1 students per teacher
Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School
Standard public school
378 students 13:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Standard public school
248 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Norwood Primary School
Standard public school
224 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Rolling Acres Middle School
How many students attend Rolling Acres Middle School?
Rolling Acres Middle School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Peoria, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Acres Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rolling Acres Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rolling Acres Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Rolling Acres Middle School is African American at 51.1% of enrollment, in Peoria, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rolling Acres Middle School?
Rolling Acres Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Rolling Acres Middle School rank among schools in Peoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Rolling Acres Middle School ranks #6 of 9 schools in Peoria, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Peoria on the city page.
Is Rolling Acres Middle School a good school?
Rolling Acres Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Peoria Sd 150?
Besides Rolling Acres Middle School, Peoria Sd 150 also operates Richwoods High School (1,685 students), Peoria High School (1,541 students), and Lincoln School (823 students). See the Peoria Sd 150 district page for the complete list.
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