Enrollment
358
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 174386006827
Shiloh Park Middle School — Zion, IL
Federal NCES profile for Shiloh Park Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Zion Esd 6 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shiloh Park Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shiloh Park Middle School reports 358 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Zion Esd 6 spends $23,675 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.4% from the state, and 10.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shiloh Park Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 69% in Illinois — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,675
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 358 Top 47% in Illinois — larger than 53% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 14.9:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174386006827
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
African American 27.7%
Two or More 4.7%
White 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 61
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Zion Esd 6, which includes Shiloh Park Middle School.
$23,675
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.5%
State 57.4%
Federal 10.1%
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Shiloh Park Middle School
How many students attend Shiloh Park Middle School?
Shiloh Park Middle School has 358 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Zion, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shiloh Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shiloh Park Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shiloh Park Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shiloh Park Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Zion, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shiloh Park Middle School?
Shiloh Park Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.