- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Chicago, IL
A J Katzenmaier Academy
Federal NCES profile for A J Katzenmaier Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170011004814
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A J Katzenmaier Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in North Chicago · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 387
- students enrolled
A J Katzenmaier Academy has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A J Katzenmaier Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Chicago, IL.
School address
District: North Chicago Sd 187 · Illinois
NCES ID 170011004814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 170011004814 · North Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Chicago. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
A J Katzenmaier Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Chicago
North Chicago Community High Sch
898 students
- Neal Math Scie
Neal Math Science Academy
601 students
- Learn Chtr Sch
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
503 students
- This school
A J Katzenmaier Academy
387 students
- Forrestal Elem
Forrestal Elem School
386 students
- Evelyn Alexand 354
Evelyn Alexander School
354 students
What this shows A J Katzenmaier Academy reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How A J Katzenmaier Academy compares
A J Katzenmaier Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,023
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.7%
African American 32.0%
White 4.4%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, A J Katzenmaier Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Chicago Sd 187, which includes A J Katzenmaier Academy.
$20,023
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 22.5%
State 61.7%
Federal 15.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How A J Katzenmaier Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago Community High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neal Math Science Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forrestal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evelyn Alexander School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A J Katzenmaier Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in North Chicago
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about A J Katzenmaier Academy
How many students attend A J Katzenmaier Academy?
A J Katzenmaier Academy has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Chicago, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Katzenmaier Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Katzenmaier Academy is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A J Katzenmaier Academy?
The largest demographic group at A J Katzenmaier Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 59.7% of enrollment, in North Chicago, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A J Katzenmaier Academy?
A J Katzenmaier Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does A J Katzenmaier Academy rank among elementary schools in North Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, A J Katzenmaier Academy ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in North Chicago, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in North Chicago Sd 187?
Besides A J Katzenmaier Academy, North Chicago Sd 187 also operates North Chicago Community High Sch (898 students), Neal Math Science Academy (601 students), and Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (503 students). See the North Chicago Sd 187 district page for the complete list.
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