Atwood Heights SD 125

Alsip, Illinois — 3 schools

562
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$18,441
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Atwood Heights SD 125 operates 3 public schools serving 562 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 589 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 $18,441 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 46.3% local, 41.8% state, and 12.0% 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 $80,878 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #156 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 196.3:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 25.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 17.8% African American across the district's schools.

Lawn Manor School accounts for 35.7% of all Atwood Heights SD 125 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Atwood Heights SD 125-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Atwood Heights SD 125 student-counselor ratio is 196:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Atwood Heights SD 125 chronic absenteeism rate is 25.8% — 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 Atwood Heights SD 125 is typically wider than the Atwood Heights SD 125-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.0%
Federal
41.8%
State
46.3%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
156 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

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

$80,878
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 3 schools in Atwood Heights SD 125.

White 26.8%
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
African American 17.8%
Multiracial 3.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

196.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
25.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Atwood Heights SD 125

School Enrollment
Lawn Manor School
210
Meadow Lane School
197
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
182

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Atwood Heights SD 125?

Atwood Heights SD 125 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 562 students.

How much does Atwood Heights SD 125 spend per student?

Atwood Heights SD 125 spends $18,441 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #156 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Atwood Heights SD 125?

The average teacher salary in Atwood Heights SD 125 is $80,878 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Atwood Heights SD 125?

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 Atwood Heights SD 125?

Atwood Heights SD 125 students are 51.8% Hispanic or Latino, 26.8% White, 17.8% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Atwood Heights SD 125?

Atwood Heights SD 125 has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #156 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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