Enrollment
450
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tri-Valley Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tri-Valley Middle School
Tri-Valley Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Downs, Illinois, enrolling 450 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tri Valley Cusd 3 spends $13,639 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tri Valley Cusd 3 also operates Tri-Valley High School (329 students) and Tri-Valley Elem School (295 students) alongside Tri-Valley 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 Tri-Valley Middle School compares
Tri-Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,639
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tri Valley Cusd 3, which includes Tri-Valley Middle School.
$13,639
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.1%
State 32.0%
Federal 4.9%
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 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
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Downs on the city page.
Is Tri-Valley Middle School a good school?
Tri-Valley Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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