- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Downs, IL
Tri-Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-Valley 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 171392001735
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Downs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 450
- students enrolled
Tri-Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Downs, IL.
School address
District: Tri Valley Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171392001735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Tri-Valley Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 171392001735 · Downs, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-Valley High School (329 students)
Tri-Valley Middle School held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Tri-Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tri-Valley Middle School
450 students
- Tri-Valley Hig
Tri-Valley High School
329 students
- Tri-Valley Ele
Tri-Valley Elem School
295 students
What this shows Tri-Valley Middle School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tri-Valley Middle School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Tri-Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Tri Valley Cusd 3 reports $14,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Valley High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri-Valley Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-Valley Middle School
How many students attend Tri-Valley Middle School?
Tri-Valley Middle School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Downs, IL. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-Valley Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Tri-Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-Valley Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Downs, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-Valley Middle School?
Tri-Valley 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 Tri-Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Downs?
By Resource Investment Index, Tri-Valley Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Downs, 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 Tri Valley Cusd 3?
Besides Tri-Valley Middle School, Tri Valley Cusd 3 also operates Tri-Valley High School (329 students) and Tri-Valley Elem School (295 students). See the Tri Valley Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.