Enrollment
614
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northlawn Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northlawn Jr High School
Northlawn Jr High School is a mid-sized elementary school in Streator, Illinois, enrolling 614 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Streator's elementary schools, it stands alongside Centennial Elem School (482 students): Northlawn Jr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Streator Esd 44 also operates Centennial Elem School (482 students) and Kimes Elem School (415 students) alongside Northlawn Jr 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 Northlawn Jr High School compares
Northlawn Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Streator Esd 44, which includes Northlawn Jr High School.
$13,879
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 58.9%
Federal 13.6%
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 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
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northlawn Jr High School a good school?
Northlawn Jr High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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