At a glance
Reported students
735
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
622.5
Glenwood Middle School: 735 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 12.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 730
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Glenwood Middle School
Glenwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Chatham. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Ball Chatham CUSD 5. NCES reports 735 students for 2024–25.
Among 703 middle schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 413 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the Illinois median of 12.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.3%) and multiracial (11.2%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Glenwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 42.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.3%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black5%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ball Chatham CUSD 5
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Middle · Grades 05–06
672 reported students
Glenwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
573 reported students
Ball Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
552 reported students
Chatham Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
500 reported students
Glenwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,484 reported students
Public schools near Glenwood Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Intermediate Sch Middle · Ball Chatham CUSD 5 | 05–06 | 672 | 0.2 mi |
| Jefferson Middle School Middle · Springfield SD 186 | 06–08 | 517 | 6.1 mi |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School Middle · Springfield SD 186 | 06–08 | 709 | 6.8 mi |
| Auburn Jr High at Divernon Middle · Auburn CUSD 10 | 06–08 | 236 | 7.6 mi |
| Rochester Jr High School Middle · Rochester CUSD 3A | 07–08 | 288 | 8.4 mi |
| Lincoln Magnet School Middle · Springfield SD 186 | 06–08 | 300 | 8.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Middle School
What grades does Glenwood Middle School serve?
Glenwood Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Ball Chatham CUSD 5.
How many students attend Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School reported 735 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 730 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 735 students and 42.75 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Glenwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glenwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ball Chatham CUSD 5 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glenwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Glenwood Middle School in?
Glenwood Middle School is part of Ball Chatham CUSD 5, based in Chatham, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glenwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Intermediate Sch (0.2 mi), Jefferson Middle School (6.1 mi), Benjamin Franklin Middle School (6.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.