- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brownstown Jr High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 170744000382 · Brownstown, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 15.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Brownstown Elem School (264 students)
Brownstown Jr High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 61 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brownstown Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brownstown Ele
Brownstown Elem School
264 students
- Brownstown Hig 102
Brownstown High School
102 students
- This school 61
Brownstown Jr High School
61 students
What this shows Brownstown Jr High School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brownstown Jr High School compares
Brownstown Jr High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,012
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Brownstown Cusd 201 reports $13,012 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~61 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 61 (2023-24), up 3.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.