- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Streator, IL
Northlawn Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Northlawn Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011205381
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northlawn Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Streator · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 614
- students enrolled
Northlawn Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northlawn Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Streator, IL.
School address
District: Streator Esd 44 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011205381 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Northlawn Jr High School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 170011205381 · Streator, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Elem School (482 students)
Northlawn Jr High School held near 606 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Northlawn Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Northlawn Jr High School
614 students
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
482 students
- Kimes Elem Sch
Kimes Elem School
415 students
What this shows Northlawn Jr High School reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northlawn Jr High School compares
Northlawn Jr 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$14,822
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Northlawn Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Streator Esd 44 reports $14,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northlawn Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimes Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northlawn Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Streator
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northlawn Jr High School
How many students attend Northlawn Jr High School?
Northlawn Jr High School has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Streator, IL. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northlawn Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northlawn Jr High School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northlawn Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Northlawn Jr High School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Streator, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northlawn Jr High School?
Northlawn Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Northlawn Jr High School rank among public schools in Streator?
By Resource Investment Index, Northlawn Jr High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Streator, 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 Streator on the city page.
What other schools are in Streator Esd 44?
Besides Northlawn Jr High School, Streator Esd 44 also operates Centennial Elem School (482 students) and Kimes Elem School (415 students). See the Streator Esd 44 district page for the complete list.