- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chicago Heights, IL
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Federal NCES profile for Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173081003202
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 367
- students enrolled
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Park Forest Sd 163 · Illinois
NCES ID 173081003202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 173081003202 · Chicago Heights, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students)
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
428 students
- This school
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
367 students
- Mohawk Primary
Mohawk Primary Center
283 students
- Blackhawk Prim 167
Blackhawk Primary Center
167 students
- 21st Century P 152
21st Century Primary Center
152 students
- Algonquin Prim 127
Algonquin Primary Center
127 students
What this shows Barack Obama Sch of Ldership reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barack Obama Sch of Ldership compares
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$23,572
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
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 77.1%
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Park Forest Sd 163 reports $23,572 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| 21st Century Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barack Obama Sch of Ldership's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Serena Hills Elem School
Standard public school
305 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elem School
Standard public school
248 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
160 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
84 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~367 students)
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 an elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The largest demographic group at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is African American at 77.1% of enrollment, 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 33/100 (typical 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 Barack Obama Sch of Ldership rank among elementary schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Forest Sd 163?
Besides Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students), Mohawk Primary Center (283 students), and Blackhawk Primary Center (167 students). See the Park Forest Sd 163 district page for the complete list.