Enrollment
380
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 172734002898
Zadok Casey Middle School — Mount Vernon, IL
Federal NCES profile for Zadok Casey Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 14
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: Mount Vernon Sd 80 · 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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Zadok Casey Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Zadok Casey Middle School reports 380 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 190 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 34.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mount Vernon Sd 80 spends $19,951 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.4% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 28.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Zadok Casey 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 51% | — | — |
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
14:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 56% in Illinois — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$19,951
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 190 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 380 Top 51% in Illinois — larger than 49% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172734002898
Student demographics
White 46.6%
African American 30.8%
Two or More 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
Asian 3.4%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 190:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 34.5%
In-school suspensions 44
Out-of-school suspensions 98
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Vernon Sd 80, which includes Zadok Casey Middle School.
$19,951
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.4%
State 45.7%
Federal 28.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Zadok Casey Middle School
How many students attend Zadok Casey Middle School?
Zadok Casey Middle School has 380 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zadok Casey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zadok Casey Middle School is 14:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 12% 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 Zadok Casey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zadok Casey Middle School is White at 46.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Mount Vernon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zadok Casey Middle School?
Zadok Casey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.