- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
S E Gross Middle School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 170732000727 · Brookfield, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brook Park Elem School (889 students)
S E Gross Middle School grew from 462 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How S E Gross Middle School compares
S E Gross Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,267
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
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.
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
District finance for Brookfield Lagrange Park Sd 95 reports $14,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.