- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somonauk, IL
Somonauk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Somonauk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173657004322
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somonauk Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Somonauk · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
Somonauk Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somonauk Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somonauk, IL.
School address
District: Somonauk Cusd 432 · Illinois
NCES ID 173657004322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Somonauk Middle School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173657004322 · Somonauk, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: James R Wood Elem School (298 students)
Somonauk Middle School held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Somonauk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James R Wood E
James R Wood Elem School
298 students
- This school
Somonauk Middle School
249 students
- Somonauk High
Somonauk High School
224 students
What this shows Somonauk Middle School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somonauk Middle School compares
Somonauk 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,983
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.1, Somonauk Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Somonauk Cusd 432 reports $16,983 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somonauk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James R Wood Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somonauk High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somonauk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~249 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somonauk Middle School
How many students attend Somonauk Middle School?
Somonauk Middle School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somonauk, IL. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somonauk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Somonauk Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Somonauk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Somonauk Middle School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Somonauk, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somonauk Middle School?
Somonauk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Somonauk Middle School rank among public schools in Somonauk?
By Resource Investment Index, Somonauk Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Somonauk, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Somonauk Cusd 432?
Besides Somonauk Middle School, Somonauk Cusd 432 also operates James R Wood Elem School (298 students) and Somonauk High School (224 students). See the Somonauk Cusd 432 district page for the complete list.