At a glance
Reported students
1,048
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
112
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois middle enrollment
97th percentile
Compared with 703 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
367
Leman Middle School: 1,048 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
9.4:1 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
- 1,156
- Teachers (FTE)
- 121
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Leman Middle School
Leman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in West Chicago. It is one of 8 current school records connected to West Chicago ESD 33. NCES reports 1,048 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 97th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (83.2%) and White (11.3%). English learners represent 48.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Leman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 112 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 48.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.3%
- Hispanic83.2%
- Black2.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
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 West Chicago ESD 33
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
425 reported students
Wegner Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Indian Knoll Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
375 reported students
Currier Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
359 reported students
Turner Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
349 reported students
Pioneer Elem School
Other · Grades PK–PK
292 reported students
Public schools near Leman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winfield Central School Middle · Winfield SD 34 | 03–08 | 189 | 2.1 mi |
| Benjamin Middle School Middle · Benjamin SD 25 | 05–08 | 259 | 3.2 mi |
| Monroe Middle School Middle · CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 716 | 3.6 mi |
| Hubble Middle School Middle · CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 679 | 4.6 mi |
| Jay Stream Middle School Middle · CCSD 93 | 06–08 | 572 | 4.8 mi |
| Edison Middle School Middle · CUSD 200 | 06–08 | 635 | 5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Leman Middle School
What grades does Leman Middle School serve?
Leman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in West Chicago ESD 33.
How many students attend Leman Middle School?
Leman Middle School reported 1,048 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 97th percentile among 703 Illinois middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,156 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Leman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 1,048 students and 112 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 Leman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Leman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Chicago ESD 33 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Leman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Leman Middle School in?
Leman Middle School is part of West Chicago ESD 33, based in West Chicago, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Leman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Winfield Central School (2.1 mi), Benjamin Middle School (3.2 mi), Monroe Middle School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.