Enrollment
152
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173081003429
21st Century Primary Center — Park Forest, IL
Federal NCES profile for 21st Century Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Park Forest Sd 163 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How 21st Century Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
21st Century Primary Center reports 152 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 17% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 152 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park Forest Sd 163 spends $25,201 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.3% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How 21st Century Primary Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
— 17% below state mean
Top 28% in Illinois — lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,201
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 152 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 152 Top 11% in Illinois — larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 12.1:1 -17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173081003429
Student demographics
African American 76.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 11.2%
Largest group: African American at 76.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 152:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Forest Sd 163, which includes 21st Century Primary Center.
$25,201
Per student
+25%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about 21st Century Primary Center
How many students attend 21st Century Primary Center?
21st Century Primary Center has 152 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Park Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Primary Center is 12.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 21st Century Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at 21st Century Primary Center is African American at 76.3%. The school serves a student body in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 21st Century Primary Center?
21st Century Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.