- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park Forest, IL
Algonquin Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173081006355
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algonquin Primary Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Park Forest · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 127
- students enrolled
Algonquin Primary Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Primary Center ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Park Forest, IL.
School address
District: Park Forest Sd 163 · Illinois
NCES ID 173081006355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Algonquin Primary Center held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173081006355 · Park Forest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
127 enr · 25.4:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students)
Algonquin Primary Center held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Algonquin Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
428 students
- Barack Obama S
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
367 students
- Mohawk Primary
Mohawk Primary Center
283 students
- Blackhawk Prim 167
Blackhawk Primary Center
167 students
- 21st Century P 152
21st Century Primary Center
152 students
- This school 127
Algonquin Primary Center
127 students
What this shows Algonquin Primary Center reports 127 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algonquin Primary Center compares
Algonquin Primary Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 81% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 81% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$23,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 3.9%
White 2.4%
Largest group: African American at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Algonquin Primary Center is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Park Forest Sd 163 reports $23,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Algonquin Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Sch of Ldership | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Primary Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Primary Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| 21st Century Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algonquin Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~127 students)
Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Primary Center
How many students attend Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center is 25.4:1, which is 81% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algonquin Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Algonquin Primary Center is African American at 74.8% of enrollment, in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Algonquin Primary Center rank among public schools in Park Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Algonquin Primary Center ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Park Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Forest Sd 163?
Besides Algonquin Primary Center, Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students), Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (367 students), and Mohawk Primary Center (283 students). See the Park Forest Sd 163 district page for the complete list.