- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Westchester, IL
Westchester Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westchester Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174179004185
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westchester Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Westchester · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 324
- students enrolled
Westchester Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westchester, IL.
School address
District: Westchester Sd 92-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 174179004185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Westchester Middle School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 174179004185 · Westchester, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 10.8:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westchester Primary School (364 students)
Westchester Middle School grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (+9.6%). Teacher FTE held 30.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Westchester Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westchester Pr
Westchester Primary School
364 students
- Westchester In
Westchester Intermediate School
353 students
- This school
Westchester Middle School
324 students
What this shows Westchester Middle School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westchester Middle School compares
Westchester Middle School is a growing 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Illinois - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$16,301
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 31.2%
White 22.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Westchester Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Westchester Sd 92-5 reports $16,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westchester Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westchester Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westchester Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westchester Middle School
How many students attend Westchester Middle School?
Westchester Middle School has 324 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Westchester, IL. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westchester Middle School is 10.8:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% 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 Westchester Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westchester Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Westchester, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westchester Middle School?
Westchester Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Westchester Middle School rank among public schools in Westchester?
By Resource Investment Index, Westchester Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Westchester, 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 Westchester Sd 92-5?
Besides Westchester Middle School, Westchester Sd 92-5 also operates Westchester Primary School (364 students) and Westchester Intermediate School (353 students). See the Westchester Sd 92-5 district page for the complete list.