Enrollment
361
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 170651004244
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch — Blue Island, IL
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Veterans Memorial Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch reports 361 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 31.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 361 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cook County Sd 130 spends $20,258 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.1% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Veterans Memorial Middle Sch compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois — lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,258
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 361 Top 48% in Illinois — larger than 52% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 11.9:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170651004244
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 361:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 18
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cook County Sd 130, which includes Veterans Memorial Middle Sch.
$20,258
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 8.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Middle Sch is 11.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Blue Island, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Middle Sch?
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.