Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126

Alsip, Illinois — 5 schools

1,550
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$16,121
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 smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,595 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Cook County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,121 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.3% local, 9.2% state, and 7.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,464 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 9/100, ranked #758 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — 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

9
Equity Score
758 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Cook County county, where this district is located.

$1,480
Studio/mo
$1,581
1 BR/mo
$1,781
2 BR/mo
$2,294
3 BR/mo
$2,653
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,464
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

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.

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

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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 other. Total enrollment is 1,550 students.

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

Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 spends $16,121 per student. The district has an equity score of 9/100, ranking #758 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126?

The average teacher salary in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 is $90,464 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Cook County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 9/100, ranking #758 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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