- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wilmington, IL
Wilmington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wilmington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 174263004283
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wilmington Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 254
- students enrolled
Wilmington Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, IL.
School address
District: Wilmington Cusd 209u · Illinois
NCES ID 174263004283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Wilmington Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 174263004283 · Wilmington, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmington High School (432 students)
Wilmington Middle School shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 21.2 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wilmington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmington Hig
Wilmington High School
432 students
- L J Stevens In
L J Stevens Intermediate School
353 students
- This school
Wilmington Middle School
254 students
- Bruning Elem S
Bruning Elem School
222 students
What this shows Wilmington Middle School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wilmington Middle School compares
Wilmington Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 73% | - | - |
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.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,098
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 + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Wilmington Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmington Cusd 209u reports $13,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wilmington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| L J Stevens Intermediate School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bruning Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wilmington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wilmington Middle School
How many students attend Wilmington Middle School?
Wilmington Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wilmington, IL. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilmington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wilmington 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 Wilmington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wilmington Middle School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Wilmington, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wilmington Middle School?
Wilmington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
How does Wilmington Middle School rank among public schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Wilmington Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Wilmington, 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 Wilmington Cusd 209u?
Besides Wilmington Middle School, Wilmington Cusd 209u also operates Wilmington High School (432 students), L J Stevens Intermediate School (353 students), and Bruning Elem School (222 students). See the Wilmington Cusd 209u district page for the complete list.