- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Trenton, IL
Wesclin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wesclin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173942006347
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wesclin Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 492
- students enrolled
Wesclin Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wesclin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trenton, IL.
School address
District: Wesclin Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173942006347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Wesclin Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 173942006347 · Trenton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
492 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wesclin Sr High School (343 students)
Wesclin Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.8 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wesclin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wesclin Middle School
492 students
- Wesclin Sr Hig
Wesclin Sr High School
343 students
- New Baden Elem
New Baden Elementary School
246 students
- Trenton Elem S
Trenton Elem School
207 students
What this shows Wesclin Middle School reports 492 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wesclin Middle School compares
Wesclin 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 492 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
492
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$12,984
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.2, Wesclin Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wesclin Cusd 3 reports $12,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wesclin Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesclin Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Baden Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trenton Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wesclin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~492 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wesclin Middle School
How many students attend Wesclin Middle School?
Wesclin Middle School has 492 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Trenton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wesclin Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wesclin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wesclin Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Trenton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wesclin Middle School?
Wesclin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wesclin Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wesclin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Trenton, 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 Wesclin Cusd 3?
Besides Wesclin Middle School, Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Sr High School (343 students), New Baden Elementary School (246 students), and Trenton Elem School (207 students). See the Wesclin Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.