- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Forest, IL
Blackhawk Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Blackhawk Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173081003203
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhawk Primary Center earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Park Forest · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 167
- students enrolled
Blackhawk Primary Center has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Primary Center ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, IL.
School address
District: Park Forest Sd 163 · Illinois
NCES ID 173081003203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Blackhawk Primary Center held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 173081003203 · Park Forest, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students)
Blackhawk Primary Center held near 169 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Blackhawk Primary Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
428 students
- Barack Obama S
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
367 students
- Mohawk Primary
Mohawk Primary Center
283 students
- This school 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 Blackhawk Primary Center reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhawk Primary Center compares
Blackhawk Primary Center 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.1%
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 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 6.6%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Blackhawk Primary Center 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 Blackhawk Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Sch of Ldership | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mohawk Primary Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| 21st Century Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Primary Center | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhawk Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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 Park Forest
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Illinois School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Talala Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Mohawk Primary Center
Standard public school
283 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Indiana Elem School
Standard public school
215 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
21st Century Primary Center
Standard public school
152 students 11.7:1 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 (~167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Primary Center
How many students attend Blackhawk Primary Center?
Blackhawk Primary Center has 167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Primary Center is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhawk Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Blackhawk Primary Center is African American at 76.6% of enrollment, in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhawk Primary Center?
Blackhawk Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Blackhawk Primary Center rank among elementary schools in Park Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Primary Center ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Park Forest Sd 163?
Besides Blackhawk Primary Center, Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students), Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (367 students), and Mohawk Primary Center (283 students). See the Park Forest Sd 163 district page for the complete list.