- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orland Park, IL
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Federal NCES profile for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173903003957
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 462
- students enrolled
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold W Kruse Ed Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
NCES ID 173903003957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 173903003957 · Orland Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (725 students)
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
725 students
- This school
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
462 students
- Walter F Fierk
Walter F Fierke Ed Center
443 students
- Bert H Fulton
Bert H Fulton School
404 students
- Memorial Elem
Memorial Elem School
291 students
What this shows Arnold W Kruse Ed Center reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arnold W Kruse Ed Center compares
Arnold W Kruse Ed 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$22,070
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Arnold W Kruse Ed Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ccsd 146 reports $22,070 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arnold W Kruse Ed Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter F Fierke Ed Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bert H Fulton School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arnold W Kruse Ed Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Orland Park
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
507 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Fernway Park Elem School
Standard public school
461 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Centennial School
Standard public school
392 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Orland Park Elem School
Standard public school
386 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Orland Center School
Standard public school
379 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
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 (~462 students)
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 public school in Orland Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Arnold W Kruse Ed Center is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arnold W Kruse Ed Center?
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Arnold W Kruse Ed Center rank among schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Arnold W Kruse Ed Center ranks #1 of 6 schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Ccsd 146?
Besides Arnold W Kruse Ed Center, Ccsd 146 also operates Central Middle School (725 students), Walter F Fierke Ed Center (443 students), and Bert H Fulton School (404 students). See the Ccsd 146 district page for the complete list.