Enrollment
89
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, IL
Millbrook Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Millbrook Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172827005319
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Millbrook Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89
- students enrolled
Millbrook Junior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Millbrook Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, IL.
School address
District: Newark Ccsd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 172827005319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Millbrook Junior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Millbrook Junior High School
Millbrook Junior High School is a small elementary school in Newark, Illinois, enrolling 89 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Illinois schools, with 89 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 37/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Newark Ccsd 66 spends $11,583 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside Lisbon Grade School (121 students): Millbrook Junior High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.7:1 vs 11:1).
Its district, Newark Ccsd 66, also runs Newark Elem School (116 students).
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 Millbrook Junior High School compares
Millbrook 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 89 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
89
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$11,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Millbrook Junior High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Ccsd 66, which includes Millbrook Junior High School.
$11,583
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.7%
State 11.3%
Federal 10.0%
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 Millbrook Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Millbrook Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~89 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Millbrook Junior High School
How many students attend Millbrook Junior High School?
Millbrook Junior High School has 89 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Millbrook Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Millbrook Junior High School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Millbrook Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Millbrook Junior High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Newark, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Millbrook Junior High School?
Millbrook Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Millbrook Junior High School rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Millbrook Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Newark, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Newark on the city page.
Is Millbrook Junior High School a good school?
Millbrook Junior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Newark Ccsd 66?
Besides Millbrook Junior High School, Newark Ccsd 66 also operates Newark Elem School (116 students). See the Newark Ccsd 66 district page for the complete list.
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