Enrollment
455
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171845002129
Brooks Middle School — Harvey, IL
Federal NCES profile for Brooks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harvey Sd 152 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooks Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Brooks Middle School reports 455 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 34% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 8.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harvey Sd 152 spends $19,589 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.8% from local sources (property taxes), 62.8% from the state, and 18.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooks Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 64% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
— 34% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,589
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 455 Top 64% in Illinois — larger than 36% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 19.5:1 +34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171845002129
Student demographics
African American 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.6%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.3%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 57.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 8.1%
In-school suspensions 67
Out-of-school suspensions 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harvey Sd 152, which includes Brooks Middle School.
$19,589
Per student
-3%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 62.8%
Federal 18.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Brooks Middle School
How many students attend Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harvey, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooks Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Brooks Middle School is African American at 57.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Harvey, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooks Middle School?
Brooks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.