Enrollment
1,087
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 173681005027
Liberty Junior High School — Burbank, IL
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
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: Burbank Sd 111 · 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)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Liberty Junior High School reports 1,087 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 70.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% 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 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Burbank Sd 111 spends $20,164 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 59.0% from local sources (property taxes), 29.4% from the state, and 11.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), 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 Liberty Junior High 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,087 | top 94% | — | — |
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
17:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois — lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,164
per pupil, district-wide
— above 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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,087 Top 94% in Illinois — larger than 6% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173681005027
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.9%
In-school suspensions 73
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes Liberty Junior High School.
$20,164
Per student
+0%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 59.0%
State 29.4%
Federal 11.7%
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior High School is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Burbank, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Junior High School?
Liberty Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) 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.