Enrollment
498
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brookfield, IL
S E Gross Middle School
Federal NCES profile for S E Gross Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170732000727
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S E Gross Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Brookfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 498
- students enrolled
S E Gross Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S E Gross Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, IL.
School address
District: Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 · Illinois
NCES ID 170732000727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S E Gross Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at S E Gross Middle School
S E Gross Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Brookfield, Illinois, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 55/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, also runs Brook Park Elem School (889 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 S E Gross Middle School compares
S E Gross Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,506
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
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 57.2%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, S E Gross Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95, which includes S E Gross Middle School.
$14,506
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.5%
State 31.5%
Federal 9.0%
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 S E Gross Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S E Gross Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~498 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about S E Gross Middle School
How many students attend S E Gross Middle School?
S E Gross Middle School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brookfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S E Gross Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at S E Gross Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S E Gross Middle School?
The largest demographic group at S E Gross Middle School is White at 57.2% of enrollment, in Brookfield, 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 S E Gross Middle School?
S E Gross Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 S E Gross Middle School rank among public schools in Brookfield?
By Resource Investment Index, S E Gross Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Brookfield, 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 Brookfield on the city page.
Is S E Gross Middle School a good school?
S E Gross Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95?
Besides S E Gross Middle School, Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 also operates Brook Park Elem School (889 students). See the Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 district page for the complete list.
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