- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ottawa, IL
Shepherd Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shepherd Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173030003140
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shepherd Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Ottawa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 353
- students enrolled
Shepherd Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ottawa, IL.
School address
District: Ottawa Esd 141 · Illinois
NCES ID 173030003140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Shepherd Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 173030003140 · Ottawa, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (387 students)
Shepherd Middle School held near 381 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Shepherd Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
387 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem School
364 students
- This school
Shepherd Middle School
353 students
- Central Interm
Central Intermediate School
339 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
304 students
What this shows Shepherd Middle School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shepherd Middle School compares
Shepherd Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Illinois - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$18,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Shepherd Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottawa Esd 141 reports $18,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shepherd Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shepherd Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shepherd Middle School
How many students attend Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has 353 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ottawa, IL. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 381 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shepherd Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 Shepherd Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shepherd Middle School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Ottawa, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shepherd Middle School?
Shepherd Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Shepherd Middle School rank among public schools in Ottawa?
By Resource Investment Index, Shepherd Middle School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Ottawa, 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 Ottawa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottawa Esd 141?
Besides Shepherd Middle School, Ottawa Esd 141 also operates Lincoln Elem School (387 students), Mckinley Elem School (364 students), and Central Intermediate School (339 students). See the Ottawa Esd 141 district page for the complete list.