Enrollment
367
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 173081003202
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership — Chicago Heights, IL
Federal NCES profile for Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
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: Park Forest Sd 163 · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barack Obama Sch of Ldership compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership reports 367 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% 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 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Park Forest Sd 163 spends $25,201 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.5% from local sources (property taxes), 58.3% from the state, and 15.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 49% | — | — |
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$25,201
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
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 367 Top 49% in Illinois — larger than 51% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173081003202
Student demographics
African American 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 5.7%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 77.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Forest Sd 163, which includes Barack Obama Sch of Ldership.
$25,201
Per student
+25%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 15.2%
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
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
How many students attend Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has 367 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 29% 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is African American at 77.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) 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.