Enrollment
134
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midlothian, IL
Spaulding School
Federal NCES profile for Spaulding School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172592006845
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaulding School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 33.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 134
- students enrolled
Spaulding School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Midlothian, IL.
School address
District: Midlothian Sd 143 · Illinois
NCES ID 172592006845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+139% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spaulding School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spaulding School
Spaulding School is a small combined-grade school in Midlothian, Illinois, enrolling 134 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Illinois schools and 139% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Illinois schools, with 134 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Central Park Elem School (640 students) and Kolmar Elem School (535 students) alongside Spaulding 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 Spaulding School compares
Spaulding 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 | 33.5:1 | ▲ 139% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 134 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
33.5:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,294
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 50.7%
White 26.1%
African American 19.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Spaulding School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Sd 143, which includes Spaulding School.
$16,294
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 13.6%
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 Spaulding School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kolmar Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaulding School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~134 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spaulding School
How many students attend Spaulding School?
Spaulding School has 134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midlothian, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding School is 33.5:1, which is 139% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 113% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spaulding School?
The largest demographic group at Spaulding School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.7% of enrollment, in Midlothian, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaulding School?
Spaulding School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Spaulding School rank among public schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Midlothian, 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 Midlothian on the city page.
Is Spaulding School a good school?
Spaulding School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. 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 Midlothian Sd 143?
Besides Spaulding School, Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Central Park Elem School (640 students), Kolmar Elem School (535 students), and Springfield Elem School (311 students). See the Midlothian Sd 143 district page for the complete list.
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