- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northbrook, IL
Northbrook Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Northbrook Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172898003040
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northbrook Junior High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 621
- students enrolled
Northbrook Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Sd 28 · Illinois
NCES ID 172898003040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Northbrook Junior High School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 172898003040 · Northbrook, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 9.6:1 · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadowbrook Elem School (497 students)
Northbrook Junior High School held near 649 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.1 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northbrook Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northbrook Junior High School
621 students
- Meadowbrook El
Meadowbrook Elem School
497 students
- Westmoor Elem
Westmoor Elem School
358 students
- Greenbriar Ele
Greenbriar Elem School
352 students
What this shows Northbrook Junior High School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northbrook Junior High School compares
Northbrook Junior 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$30,560
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.1%
Asian 14.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Northbrook Junior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northbrook Sd 28 reports $30,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northbrook Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadowbrook Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westmoor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northbrook Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 73/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 74/100
Similar middle schools in Northbrook
3 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northbrook Junior High School
How many students attend Northbrook Junior High School?
Northbrook Junior High School has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbrook Junior High School is 9.6:1, which is 31% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% 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 Northbrook Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Northbrook Junior High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northbrook Junior High School?
Northbrook Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher 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 Northbrook Junior High School rank among middle schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Northbrook Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Northbrook, 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 Northbrook on the city page.
What other schools are in Northbrook Sd 28?
Besides Northbrook Junior High School, Northbrook Sd 28 also operates Meadowbrook Elem School (497 students), Westmoor Elem School (358 students), and Greenbriar Elem School (352 students). See the Northbrook Sd 28 district page for the complete list.