NORTHBROOK SCHOOL

Northbrook School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Mendota CCSD 289 school district, located in Mendota, IL with about 563 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Northbrook School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Northbrook School, located at 1804 Guiles Ave in Mendota, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289. The school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students, typically housing lower-elementary grade levels. It functions as a foundational pillar for children in the Mendota area, emphasizing core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to create a supportive and inclusive environment for young learners.

The school is recognized for its role in the local community, focusing on preparing students for their future academic careers through structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement. By working in tandem with the broader district, Northbrook School emphasizes the importance of community involvement, student growth, and consistent communication between educators and families. As part of a small-town district, it maintains a focused approach to student well-being and foundational skill-building, serving as a key starting point for children's educational journeys in Mendota.

For more information, contact Northbrook School at (815) 539-6237 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.