Enrollment
493
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bloomingdale, IL
Westfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170645000316
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bloomingdale · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 493
- students enrolled
Westfield Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, IL.
School address
District: Bloomingdale Sd 13 · Illinois
NCES ID 170645000316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Middle School
Westfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Bloomingdale, Illinois, enrolling 493 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 493 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 493 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Bloomingdale's middle schools, it stands alongside Stratford Middle School (520 students): Westfield Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.4:1 vs 10:1).
Bloomingdale Sd 13 also operates Erickson Elementary School (445 students) and Dujardin Elementary School (352 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield Middle School compares
Westfield 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 493 Top 32% in Illinois - larger than 68% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170645000316
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Asian 18.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Westfield Middle School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 493:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bloomingdale Sd 13, which includes Westfield Middle School.
$15,329
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.4%
State 22.7%
Federal 2.9%
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.
How Westfield Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erickson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dujardin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Bloomingdale
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield Middle School
How many students attend Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has 493 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bloomingdale, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Westfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Bloomingdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Middle School?
Westfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bloomingdale, 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 Bloomingdale on the city page.
Is Westfield Middle School a good school?
Westfield Middle School earns 33/100 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 Bloomingdale Sd 13?
Besides Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale Sd 13 also operates Erickson Elementary School (445 students) and Dujardin Elementary School (352 students). See the Bloomingdale Sd 13 district page for the complete list.