- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Barack H Obama Learning Academy shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 171860002152 · Markham, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesse C White Learning Academy (425 students)
Barack H Obama Learning Academy shrank from 468 students in 2022-23 to 443 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Barack H Obama Learning Academy compares
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$22,022
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
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.
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
District finance for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 reports $22,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Markham
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~466 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), down 25.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.