Enrollment
1,087
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
70.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Junior High School
Liberty Junior High School is a large middle school in Burbank, Illinois, enrolling 1,087 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,087 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (31%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Burbank Sd 111 also operates Luther Burbank Elem School (453 students) and Maddock Elementary School (356 students) alongside Liberty Junior 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 Liberty Junior High School compares
Liberty Junior 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burbank Sd 111, which includes Liberty Junior High School.
$14,047
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~1,087 students)
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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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty Junior High School a good school?
Liberty Junior High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. 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 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.
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