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Northbrook School

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Mendota, Illinois · Mendota CCSD 289
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students526
Student:Teacher13.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo
Northbrook School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
526
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
59%+5.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Northbrook School is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Mendota, Illinois. The school enrolls 526 students. It is part of the Mendota CCSD 289 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictMendota CCSD 289
County17099
CityMendota
ZIP61342
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172562002773

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment526
White0.4%
Hispanic / Latino42.2%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native52.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.4%
Hispanic
42.2%
Black
0.2%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
2.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %59%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)