Enrollment
1,080
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Batavia, IL
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Sam Rotolo Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170522000201
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,080
- students enrolled
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rotolo Middle Sch ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Batavia, IL.
School address
District: Batavia Usd 101 · Illinois
NCES ID 170522000201 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Rotolo Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is a large middle school in Batavia, Illinois, enrolling 1,080 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,080 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 360 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students) and J B Nelson Elem School (482 students) alongside Sam Rotolo 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 Sam Rotolo Middle Sch compares
Sam Rotolo 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,080
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,437
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 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
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Batavia Usd 101, which includes Sam Rotolo Middle Sch.
$18,437
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.1%
State 23.9%
Federal 5.0%
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 Sam Rotolo Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Nelson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise White Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| H C Storm Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Rotolo Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar middle 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 (~1,080 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
How many students attend Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch has 1,080 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Batavia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Sam Rotolo Middle Sch is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Batavia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Rotolo Middle Sch?
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sam Rotolo Middle Sch rank among public schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Rotolo Middle Sch ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Batavia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Batavia on the city page.
Is Sam Rotolo Middle Sch a good school?
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch earns 43/100 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 Batavia Usd 101?
Besides Sam Rotolo Middle Sch, Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students), J B Nelson Elem School (482 students), and Louise White Elem School (440 students). See the Batavia Usd 101 district page for the complete list.
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