Enrollment
1,289
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Charles, IL
Wredling Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wredling Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173717001443
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wredling Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 13
- public schools in Saint Charles · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 1,289
- students enrolled
Wredling Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wredling Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, IL.
School address
District: St Charles Cusd 303 · Illinois
NCES ID 173717001443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wredling Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wredling Middle School
Wredling Middle School is a large middle school in Saint Charles, Illinois, enrolling 1,289 students.
At 13.8:1, 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.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,289 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Saint Charles's middle schools, it stands alongside Thompson Middle School (1,364 students): Wredling Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 13.1:1).
St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students) and St Charles North High School (1,903 students) alongside Wredling 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 Wredling Middle School compares
Wredling 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,289 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,289
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$19,938
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,289 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Students per teacher 13.8:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173717001443
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Asian 12.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Wredling Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 322:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Charles Cusd 303, which includes Wredling Middle School.
$19,938
Per student
+17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 26.3%
Federal 4.0%
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 Wredling Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| St Charles North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wild Rose Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferson Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wredling Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,930
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle schools in Saint Charles
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Wredling Middle School
How many students attend Wredling Middle School?
Wredling Middle School has 1,289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Charles, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wredling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wredling Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Wredling Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wredling Middle School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Saint Charles, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wredling Middle School?
Wredling Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Wredling Middle School rank among public schools in Saint Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Wredling Middle School ranks #8 of 13 public schools in Saint Charles, 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 Saint Charles on the city page.
Is Wredling Middle School a good school?
Wredling Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 St Charles Cusd 303?
Besides Wredling Middle School, St Charles Cusd 303 also operates St Charles East High School (1,930 students), St Charles North High School (1,903 students), and Thompson Middle School (1,364 students). See the St Charles Cusd 303 district page for the complete list.