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Limestone Middle Sch

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Kankakee, Illinois · Herscher CUSD 2
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students468
Student:Teacher13.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch34%
Title INo
Limestone Middle Sch
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
468
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
34%-19.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Limestone Middle Sch is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Kankakee, Illinois. The school enrolls 468 students. It is part of the Herscher CUSD 2 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictHerscher CUSD 2
County17091
CityKankakee
ZIP60901
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171884002171

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment468
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino2.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native93.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
2.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %34%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)