Enrollment
127
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173081006355
Algonquin Primary Center — Park Forest, IL
Federal NCES profile for Algonquin Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
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)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Algonquin Primary Center reports 127 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 77% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 62% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
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 15/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Algonquin 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 77% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 8% | — | — |
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
25.8:1
students per teacher
— 77% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 127 Top 8% in Illinois — larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 25.8:1 +77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173081006355
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Forest Sd 163, which includes Algonquin 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
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Primary Center
How many students attend Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center has 127 students enrolled. It is a other school in Park Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center is 25.8:1, which is 77% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.