- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mount Vernon, IL
Zadok Casey Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Zadok Casey 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 172734002898
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zadok Casey Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Mount Vernon · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 380
- students enrolled
Zadok Casey Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zadok Casey Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mount Vernon, IL.
School address
District: Mount Vernon Sd 80 · Illinois
NCES ID 172734002898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Zadok Casey Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 172734002898 · Mount Vernon, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
380 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (562 students)
Zadok Casey Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Zadok Casey Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Nick Osborn
Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center
562 students
- This school
Zadok Casey Middle School
380 students
- J L Buford Int
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
260 students
- Dr Andy Hall E
Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr
243 students
What this shows Zadok Casey Middle School reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zadok Casey Middle School compares
Zadok Casey 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$18,791
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Zadok Casey Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Vernon Sd 80 reports $18,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zadok Casey Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zadok Casey Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~380 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zadok Casey Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zadok Casey Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Zadok Casey Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Zadok Casey Middle School is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Mount Vernon, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zadok Casey Middle School?
Zadok Casey Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Zadok Casey Middle School rank among public schools in Mount Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Zadok Casey Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Vernon Sd 80?
Besides Zadok Casey Middle School, Mount Vernon Sd 80 also operates Dr Nick Osborne Primary Center (562 students), J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr (260 students), and Dr Andy Hall Early Educ Ctr (243 students). See the Mount Vernon Sd 80 district page for the complete list.