Enrollment
296
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winnebago, IL
Winnebago Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winnebago 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 174279004295
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winnebago Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winnebago · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 296
- students enrolled
Winnebago Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winnebago Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, IL.
School address
District: Winnebago Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 174279004295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winnebago Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winnebago Middle School
Winnebago Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Winnebago, Illinois, enrolling 296 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 296 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Winnebago Cusd 323 also operates Winnebago High School (422 students) and Dorothy Simon Elem School (297 students) alongside Winnebago 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 Winnebago Middle School compares
Winnebago 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, Winnebago Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnebago Cusd 323, which includes Winnebago Middle School.
$16,741
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.9%
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 Winnebago Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Simon Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Mcnair Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winnebago Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~296 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winnebago Middle School
How many students attend Winnebago Middle School?
Winnebago Middle School has 296 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winnebago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winnebago Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winnebago Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Winnebago Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winnebago Middle School is White at 84.1% of enrollment, in Winnebago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winnebago Middle School?
Winnebago Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Winnebago Middle School rank among public schools in Winnebago?
By Resource Investment Index, Winnebago Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, 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 Winnebago on the city page.
Is Winnebago Middle School a good school?
Winnebago Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. 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 Winnebago Cusd 323?
Besides Winnebago Middle School, Winnebago Cusd 323 also operates Winnebago High School (422 students), Dorothy Simon Elem School (297 students), and Jean Mcnair Elementary School (252 students). See the Winnebago Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.
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