Overview
Field School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Northbrook, Illinois. The school enrolls 333 students. It is part of the West Northfield SD 31 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
9.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
18% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictWest Northfield SD 31
County17031
CityNorthbrook
ZIP60062
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174170004176
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment333
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino11.0%
Black / African American38.6%
Asian2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native41.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %18%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)