- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belleville, IL
Whiteside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Whiteside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174230004889
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whiteside Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Belleville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 475
- students enrolled
Whiteside Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteside Middle School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL.
School address
District: Whiteside Sd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 174230004889 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Whiteside Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 174230004889 · Belleville, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Whiteside Elem School (680 students)
Whiteside Middle School held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Whiteside Middle School compares
Whiteside 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$12,979
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
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 59.4%
White 23.6%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 59.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Whiteside Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Whiteside Sd 115 reports $12,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whiteside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteside Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whiteside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
542 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Union Elem School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Westhaven Elementary
Standard public school
313 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whiteside Middle School
How many students attend Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belleville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Whiteside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Whiteside Middle School is African American at 59.4% of enrollment, in Belleville, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Whiteside Middle School rank among elementary schools in Belleville?
By Resource Investment Index, Whiteside Middle School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Belleville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Belleville on the city page.
What other schools are in Whiteside Sd 115?
Besides Whiteside Middle School, Whiteside Sd 115 also operates Whiteside Elem School (680 students). See the Whiteside Sd 115 district page for the complete list.