- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Calumet Park, IL
Burr Oak Academy
Federal NCES profile for Burr Oak Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170813005144
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burr Oak Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Calumet Park · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 289
- students enrolled
Burr Oak Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Oak Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calumet Park, IL.
School address
District: Calumet Public Sd 132 · Illinois
NCES ID 170813005144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Burr Oak Academy held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 170813005144 · Calumet Park, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 18.1:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Calumet Elem School (316 students)
Burr Oak Academy held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Burr Oak Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calumet Elem S
Calumet Elem School
316 students
- Burr Oak Elem
Burr Oak Elem School
290 students
- This school
Burr Oak Academy
289 students
What this shows Burr Oak Academy reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Oak Academy compares
Burr Oak Academy 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$18,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat 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.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 24.2%
Two or More 1.7%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Burr Oak Academy is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Calumet Public Sd 132 reports $18,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Burr Oak Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Burr Oak Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Oak Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak Academy
How many students attend Burr Oak Academy?
Burr Oak Academy has 289 students enrolled. It is a public school in Calumet Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Academy is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Oak Academy?
The largest demographic group at Burr Oak Academy is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Calumet Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Oak Academy?
Burr Oak Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Burr Oak Academy rank among public schools in Calumet Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Oak Academy ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Calumet Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Calumet Public Sd 132?
Besides Burr Oak Academy, Calumet Public Sd 132 also operates Calumet Elem School (316 students) and Burr Oak Elem School (290 students). See the Calumet Public Sd 132 district page for the complete list.