- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Morris, IL
Shabbona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shabbona 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 172661002850
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shabbona Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Morris · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 360
- students enrolled
Shabbona Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shabbona Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morris, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Shabbona Middle School grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 172661002850 · Morris, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
360 enr · 15:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: White Oak Elementary (722 students)
Shabbona Middle School grew from 327 students in 2022-23 to 352 in 2023-24 (+7.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Shabbona Middle School compares
Shabbona Middle School is a growing 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
360
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,715
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.8%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Shabbona Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Morris Sd 54 reports $12,715 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shabbona Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shabbona Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~360 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shabbona Middle School
How many students attend Shabbona Middle School?
Shabbona Middle School has 360 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Morris, IL. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shabbona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shabbona Middle School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shabbona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shabbona Middle School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Morris, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shabbona Middle School?
Shabbona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Shabbona Middle School rank among public schools in Morris?
By Resource Investment Index, Shabbona Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Morris, 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 Morris on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris Sd 54?
Besides Shabbona Middle School, Morris Sd 54 also operates White Oak Elementary (722 students). See the Morris Sd 54 district page for the complete list.