Enrollment
725
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oak Lawn, IL
Simmons Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Simmons Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173369003468
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simmons Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 725
- students enrolled
Simmons Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Ridgeland Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 173369003468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simmons Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simmons Middle School
Simmons Middle School is a large middle school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling 725 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 725 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oak Lawn's middle schools, it stands alongside Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students): Simmons Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.7:1 vs 15.8:1).
Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Harnew Elem School (512 students) and Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students) alongside Simmons Middle School.
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 Simmons Middle School compares
Simmons 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 725 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
725
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 725 Top 13% in Illinois - larger than 87% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173369003468
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.6%
African American 5.8%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Simmons Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.4%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgeland Sd 122, which includes Simmons Middle School.
$16,865
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 13.3%
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 Simmons Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harnew Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest F Kolb Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George W Lieb Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Manor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simmons Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Oak Lawn
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simmons Middle School
How many students attend Simmons Middle School?
Simmons Middle School has 725 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oak Lawn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simmons Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simmons Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Simmons Middle School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simmons Middle School?
Simmons Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Simmons Middle School rank among public schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Simmons Middle School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, 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 Oak Lawn on the city page.
Is Simmons Middle School a good school?
Simmons Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Ridgeland Sd 122?
Besides Simmons Middle School, Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Harnew Elem School (512 students), Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students), and George W Lieb Elem School (399 students). See the Ridgeland Sd 122 district page for the complete list.