Enrollment
466
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Markham, IL
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Barack H Obama Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171860002152
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack H Obama Learning Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Markham · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 466
- students enrolled
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Markham, IL.
School address
District: Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171860002152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barack H Obama Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barack H Obama Learning Academy
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Markham, Illinois, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 466 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% 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 (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Markham's public schools, it stands alongside Markham Park Elem School (292 students): Barack H Obama Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.5:1 vs 26.5:1).
Its district, Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, also runs Jesse C White Learning Academy (425 students).
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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy compares
Barack H Obama Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$18,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Barack H Obama Learning Academy is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, which includes Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
$18,582
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 51.2%
Federal 9.0%
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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse C White Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack H Obama Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Markham
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Barack H Obama Learning Academy
How many students attend Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Markham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack H Obama Learning Academy is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Barack H Obama Learning Academy is African American at 77.0% of enrollment, in Markham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack H Obama Learning Academy?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barack H Obama Learning Academy rank among schools in Markham?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack H Obama Learning Academy ranks #3 of 3 schools in Markham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Markham on the city page.
Is Barack H Obama Learning Academy a good school?
Barack H Obama Learning Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Hazel Crest Sd 152-5?
Besides Barack H Obama Learning Academy, Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 also operates Jesse C White Learning Academy (425 students). See the Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 district page for the complete list.
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