- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Downers Grove, IL
Lakeview Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Lakeview Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170897000523
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeview Jr High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Downers Grove · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 340
- students enrolled
Lakeview Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Downers Grove, IL.
School address
District: Center Cass Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170897000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Lakeview Jr High School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 170897000523 · Downers Grove, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 11.7:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ide Elem School (410 students)
Lakeview Jr High School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lakeview Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elizabeth Ide
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
410 students
- Prairieview El
Prairieview Elementary School
380 students
- This school
Lakeview Jr High School
340 students
What this shows Lakeview Jr High School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeview Jr High School compares
Lakeview Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$16,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Asian 9.4%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Lakeview Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center Cass Sd 66 reports $16,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeview Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ide Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairieview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeview Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle schools in Downers Grove
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeview Jr High School
How many students attend Lakeview Jr High School?
Lakeview Jr High School has 340 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Downers Grove, IL. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeview Jr High School is 11.7:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeview Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Lakeview Jr High School is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Downers Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeview Jr High School?
Lakeview Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Lakeview Jr High School rank among middle schools in Downers Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeview Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Downers Grove, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Downers Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Cass Sd 66?
Besides Lakeview Jr High School, Center Cass Sd 66 also operates Elizabeth Ide Elem School (410 students) and Prairieview Elementary School (380 students). See the Center Cass Sd 66 district page for the complete list.