- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mendon, IL
Unity Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Unity Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172559006360
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Unity Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Mendon · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 200
- students enrolled
Unity Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendon, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Unity Middle School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 172559006360 · Mendon, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Unity Elementary School (296 students)
Unity Middle School grew from 184 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Unity Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Unity Elementa
Unity Elementary School
296 students
- This school
Unity Middle School
200 students
- Unity High Sch
Unity High School
176 students
What this shows Unity Middle School reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Unity Middle School compares
Unity Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,955
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Unity Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 4 reports $11,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Unity Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unity Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Unity High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Unity Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~200 students)
Frequently asked questions about Unity Middle School
How many students attend Unity Middle School?
Unity Middle School has 200 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mendon, IL. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Unity Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Unity Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Unity Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Unity Middle School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Mendon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Unity Middle School?
Unity Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Unity Middle School rank among public schools in Mendon?
By Resource Investment Index, Unity Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Mendon, 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 Cusd 4?
Besides Unity Middle School, Cusd 4 also operates Unity Elementary School (296 students) and Unity High School (176 students). See the Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.