- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Northbrook, IL
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Wood Oaks Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171785002081
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wood Oaks Jr High School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Northbrook · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 455
- students enrolled
Wood Oaks Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Northbrook, IL.
School address
District: Northbrook Esd 27 · Illinois
NCES ID 171785002081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wood Oaks Jr High School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 171785002081 · Northbrook, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Shabonee School (460 students)
Wood Oaks Jr High School shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 44.5 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Wood Oaks Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shabonee Schoo
Shabonee School
460 students
- This school
Wood Oaks Jr High School
455 students
- Hickory Point
Hickory Point Elem School
425 students
What this shows Wood Oaks Jr High School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wood Oaks Jr High School compares
Wood Oaks Jr High School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Illinois - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$27,871
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 152 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.2%
Asian 26.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Wood Oaks Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Northbrook Esd 27 reports $27,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wood Oaks Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shabonee School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Point Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wood Oaks Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wood Oaks Jr High School
How many students attend Wood Oaks Jr High School?
Wood Oaks Jr High School has 455 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Northbrook, IL. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Oaks Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Oaks Jr High School is 10.3:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Wood Oaks Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Wood Oaks Jr High School is White at 62.2% of enrollment, in Northbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wood Oaks Jr High School?
Wood Oaks Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wood Oaks Jr High School rank among middle schools in Northbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Wood Oaks Jr High School ranks #3 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 Esd 27?
Besides Wood Oaks Jr High School, Northbrook Esd 27 also operates Shabonee School (460 students) and Hickory Point Elem School (425 students). See the Northbrook Esd 27 district page for the complete list.