Enrollment
127
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Algonquin Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Algonquin Primary Center
Algonquin Primary Center is a small combined-grade school in Park Forest, Illinois, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Illinois schools and 81% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Illinois schools, with 127 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
The surrounding Park Forest Sd 163 spends $22,969 per pupil, 35% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students) and Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (367 students) alongside Algonquin Primary Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Algonquin Primary Center compares
Algonquin Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Forest Sd 163, which includes Algonquin Primary Center.
$22,969
Per student
+35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~127 students)
Next steps
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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 public school in Park Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center is 25.4:1, 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. 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.
Is Algonquin Primary Center a good school?
Algonquin Primary Center earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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