- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Island, IL
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170651004244
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Blue Island · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has class sizes smaller than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651004244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 170651004244 · Blue Island, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elem School (342 students)
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Pr
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- Everett F Kerr
Everett F Kerr Middle School
304 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Middle Sch reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Middle Sch compares
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is a shrinking 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Illinois - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$20,636
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
African American 30.2%
White 5.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Everett F Kerr Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Blue Island
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has 361 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Island, IL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 11.6:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% 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 Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Blue Island, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Veterans Memorial Middle Sch rank among public schools in Blue Island?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Middle Sch ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Blue Island, 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 Blue Island on the city page.
What other schools are in Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Veterans Memorial Middle Sch, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Lincoln Elem School (342 students), Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students), and Nathan Hale Primary School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.