Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126

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Alsip, Illinois - 5 schools

An equity score of 8/100 ranks Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 #759 of 763 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,845 per pupil, Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 ranks #618 of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,550
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,845
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 operates 5 public schools serving 1,550 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Cook County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,845 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 848 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 83.3% local, 9.2% state, and 7.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 8/100, ranked #759 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 23.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 17.8% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hazelgreen Elem School, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.

Its largest campus is Stony Creek Elem School, enrolling 652 students (41% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is District 126 Early Childhood Ctr, at 122 students, a 5x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Stony Creek Elem School accounts for 40.9% of all Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 school enrollment varies 5.3× across entities

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 school enrollment ranges from 122 students (lowest) to 652 students (highest), a spread of 530 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 chronic absenteeism rate is 23.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 is typically wider than the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.6%
Federal
9.2%
State
83.3%
Local

Funding Equity

8
Equity Score
759 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126.

White 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 17.8%
Asian 2.7%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 65.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hazelgreen Elem School 67.9
  2. 2 Lane Elem School 66.9
  3. 3 Prairie Jr High School 64.9
  4. 4 Stony Creek Elem School 64.0
  5. 5 District 126 Early Childhood Ctr 64.0

Programs & Resources

23.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126

School Enrollment
Stony Creek Elem School
652
Prairie Jr High School
303
Hazelgreen Elem School
290
Lane Elem School
228
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
122

How Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Carbondale Esd 95 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mokena Sd 159 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Streator Esd 44 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Frankfort Cusd 168 Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 has 5 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 combined. Total enrollment is 1,550 students.

How much does Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 spend per student?

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 spends $13,845 per student. The district has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #759 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 students are 47.3% Hispanic or Latino, 28.5% White, 17.8% African American, 2.7% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 has an equity score of 8/100, ranking #759 out of 763 districts in Illinois.