- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stronghurst, IL
West Central Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170031905598
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 169
- students enrolled
West Central Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Cusd 235 · Illinois
NCES ID 170031905598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Central Middle School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170031905598 · Stronghurst, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Elementary School (321 students)
West Central Middle School held near 180 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Central Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central E
West Central Elementary School
321 students
- West Central H
West Central High School
212 students
- This school
West Central Middle School
169 students
- West Central E 50
West Central Early Childhood
50 students
What this shows West Central Middle School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Middle School compares
West Central 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Illinois - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$16,113
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, West Central Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for West Central Cusd 235 reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Early Childhood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Middle School
How many students attend West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stronghurst, IL. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 23% 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 West Central Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Middle School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Stronghurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Middle School?
West Central Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Central Cusd 235?
Besides West Central Middle School, West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central Elementary School (321 students), West Central High School (212 students), and West Central Early Childhood (50 students). See the West Central Cusd 235 district page for the complete list.