Enrollment
462
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173903003957
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center — Orland Park, IL
Federal NCES profile for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
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
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)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arnold W Kruse Ed Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center reports 462 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 37.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% 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 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ccsd 146 spends $23,059 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 64.9% from local sources (property taxes), 27.0% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 3 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 Arnold W Kruse Ed 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 | ▼ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 65% | — | — |
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
students per teacher
— 18% below state mean
Top 27% in Illinois — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$23,059
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 462 Top 65% in Illinois — larger than 35% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 12:1 -18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173903003957
Student demographics
White 56.5%
Two or More 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 8.9%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ccsd 146, which includes Arnold W Kruse Ed Center.
$23,059
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 64.9%
State 27.0%
Federal 8.1%
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
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
How many students attend Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center has 462 students enrolled. It is a other school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold W Kruse Ed Center is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 25% 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 Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
The largest demographic group at Arnold W Kruse Ed Center is White at 56.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in Orland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.