Enrollment
61
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brownstown, IL
Brownstown Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Brownstown Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170744000382
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brownstown Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Brownstown · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 61
- students enrolled
Brownstown Jr High School has class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, IL.
School address
District: Brownstown Cusd 201 · Illinois
NCES ID 170744000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brownstown Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brownstown Jr High School
Brownstown Jr High School is a small middle school in Brownstown, Illinois, enrolling 61 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Illinois schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 61 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Brownstown Cusd 201 spends $12,805 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Brownstown Cusd 201 also operates Brownstown Elem School (264 students) and Brownstown High School (102 students) alongside Brownstown Jr High School.
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 Brownstown Jr High School compares
Brownstown Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Illinois - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,805
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 61 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 95.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Brownstown Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brownstown Cusd 201, which includes Brownstown Jr High School.
$12,805
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 18.6%
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 Brownstown Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brownstown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brownstown Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~61 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Brownstown Jr High School
How many students attend Brownstown Jr High School?
Brownstown Jr High School has 61 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brownstown, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownstown Jr High School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brownstown Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Brownstown Jr High School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Brownstown, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brownstown Jr High School?
Brownstown Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brownstown Jr High School rank among public schools in Brownstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Brownstown Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Brownstown, 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 Brownstown on the city page.
Is Brownstown Jr High School a good school?
Brownstown Jr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Brownstown Cusd 201?
Besides Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Cusd 201 also operates Brownstown Elem School (264 students) and Brownstown High School (102 students). See the Brownstown Cusd 201 district page for the complete list.
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