- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Burbank, IL
Liberty Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173681005027
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Burbank · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,087
- students enrolled
Liberty Junior High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Burbank, IL.
School address
District: Burbank Sd 111 · Illinois
NCES ID 173681005027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Liberty Junior High School shrank from 1,190 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 74.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 173681005027 · Burbank, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,087 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students)
Liberty Junior High School shrank from 1,190 students in 2022-23 to 1,119 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE added 70.0 → 74.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Liberty Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty Junior High School
1,087 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elem School
453 students
- Maddock Elemen 356
Maddock Elementary School
356 students
- Edward J Tobin 346
Edward J Tobin Elem School
346 students
- J B Kennedy El 295
J B Kennedy Elem School
295 students
- Harry E Fry Sc 268
Harry E Fry School
268 students
What this shows Liberty Junior High School reports 1,087 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Junior High School compares
Liberty Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,087
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$16,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
73
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 31.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 3.3%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Liberty Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Burbank Sd 111 reports $16,823 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luther Burbank Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maddock Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward J Tobin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Kennedy Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harry E Fry School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,087 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Junior High School
How many students attend Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has 1,087 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Burbank, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,190 (2022-23) → 1,119 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Burbank, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Junior High School rank among public schools in Burbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Junior High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Burbank, 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 Burbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Burbank Sd 111?
Besides Liberty Junior High School, Burbank Sd 111 also operates Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students), Maddock Elementary School (356 students), and Edward J Tobin Elem School (346 students). See the Burbank Sd 111 district page for the complete list.