Enrollment
360
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shabbona Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shabbona Middle School
Shabbona Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Morris, Illinois, enrolling 360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 360 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Morris Sd 54 spends $11,533 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Morris Sd 54, also runs White Oak Elementary (722 students).
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 Shabbona Middle School compares
Shabbona 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morris Sd 54, which includes Shabbona Middle School.
$11,533
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.9%
State 30.1%
Federal 10.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shabbona Middle School a good school?
Shabbona Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 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.
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