Enrollment
289
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burr Oak Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burr Oak Academy
Burr Oak Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Calumet Park, Illinois, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 289 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 41/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Calumet Public Sd 132 also operates Calumet Elem School (316 students) and Burr Oak Elem School (290 students) alongside Burr Oak Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Burr Oak Academy compares
Burr Oak Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,285
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calumet Public Sd 132, which includes Burr Oak Academy.
$16,285
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.8%
State 56.8%
Federal 14.4%
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.
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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Calumet Park on the city page.
Is Burr Oak Academy a good school?
Burr Oak Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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