Enrollment
345
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oswego, IL
Brokaw Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Brokaw Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173027005924
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brokaw Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #12 of 12
- public schools in Oswego · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 345
- students enrolled
Brokaw Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brokaw Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Oswego, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brokaw Early Learning Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brokaw Early Learning Center
Brokaw Early Learning Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oswego, Illinois, enrolling 345 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 345 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students) and Oswego East High School (2,758 students) alongside Brokaw Early Learning Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brokaw Early Learning Center compares
Brokaw Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 17% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 345 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
345
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,181
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
Asian 15.4%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 37.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Brokaw Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 308, which includes Brokaw Early Learning Center.
$16,181
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.8%
State 45.6%
Federal 6.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Brokaw Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oswego East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Traughber Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thompson Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brokaw Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,758
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 832
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Brokaw Early Learning Center
How many students attend Brokaw Early Learning Center?
Brokaw Early Learning Center has 345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oswego, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brokaw Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Brokaw Early Learning Center is 16.4:1, which is 17% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brokaw Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Brokaw Early Learning Center is White at 37.1% of enrollment, in Oswego, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brokaw Early Learning Center?
Brokaw Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brokaw Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Oswego?
By Resource Investment Index, Brokaw Early Learning Center ranks #12 of 12 public schools in Oswego, 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 Oswego on the city page.
Is Brokaw Early Learning Center a good school?
Brokaw Early Learning Center earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cusd 308?
Besides Brokaw Early Learning Center, Cusd 308 also operates Oswego High School (2,870 students), Oswego East High School (2,758 students), and Traughber Jr High School (1,070 students). See the Cusd 308 district page for the complete list.
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