- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brighton, IL
Brighton North Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Brighton North Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173150003316
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brighton North Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 293
- students enrolled
Brighton North Primary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southwestern Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 173150003316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Brighton North Primary School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 173150003316 · Brighton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern High School (370 students)
Brighton North Primary School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 17.2 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brighton North Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern H
Southwestern High School
370 students
- This school
Brighton North Primary School
293 students
- Southwestern M
Southwestern Middle School
171 students
- Medora Interme
Medora Intermediate School
160 students
- Shipman Elem S
Shipman Elem School
155 students
What this shows Brighton North Primary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brighton North Primary School compares
Brighton North Primary 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Brighton North Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Southwestern Cusd 9 reports $15,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brighton North Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwestern Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medora Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shipman Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brighton North Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brighton North Primary School
How many students attend Brighton North Primary School?
Brighton North Primary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brighton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighton North Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighton North Primary School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brighton North Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Brighton North Primary School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Brighton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brighton North Primary School?
Brighton North Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Southwestern Cusd 9?
Besides Brighton North Primary School, Southwestern Cusd 9 also operates Southwestern High School (370 students), Southwestern Middle School (171 students), and Medora Intermediate School (160 students). See the Southwestern Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.