Enrollment
492
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wesclin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wesclin Middle School
Wesclin Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Trenton, Illinois, enrolling 492 students.
At 14.1:1, 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.
Enrollment of 492 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Wesclin Cusd 3 spends $12,421 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Wesclin Cusd 3 also operates Wesclin Sr High School (343 students) and New Baden Elementary School (246 students) alongside Wesclin 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 Wesclin Middle School compares
Wesclin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wesclin Cusd 3, which includes Wesclin Middle School.
$12,421
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.9%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~492 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
Is Wesclin Middle School a good school?
Wesclin Middle School earns 39/100 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 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.
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