Enrollment
466
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171860002152
Barack H Obama Learning Academy — Markham, IL
Federal NCES profile for Barack H Obama Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
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
District: Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 · Illinois
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)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barack H Obama Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barack H Obama Learning Academy reports 466 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 466 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 spends $20,366 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.8% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Barack H Obama Learning Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$20,366
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
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
Enrollment 466 Top 65% in Illinois — larger than 35% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 15.6:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171860002152
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 466:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, which includes Barack H Obama Learning Academy.
$20,366
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 15.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.