Enrollment
475
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 174230004889
Whiteside Middle School — Belleville, IL
Federal NCES profile for Whiteside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Whiteside Sd 115 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whiteside Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Whiteside Middle School reports 475 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Whiteside Sd 115 spends $13,469 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 45.6% from the state, and 12.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whiteside Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois — lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,469
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 475 Top 66% in Illinois — larger than 34% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 174230004889
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whiteside Sd 115, which includes Whiteside Middle School.
$13,469
Per student
-33%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 45.6%
Federal 12.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Belleville
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Union Elem School
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Westhaven Elementary
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313 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elem School
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272 students 15:1 students per teacher
Douglas Elem School
Standard public school
233 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Harmony Intermediate Center
Standard public school
207 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Whiteside Middle School
How many students attend Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has 475 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Belleville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whiteside Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Belleville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whiteside Middle School?
Whiteside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.