- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calumet Park, IL
Burr Oak Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Burr Oak Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170813000426
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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 Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Calumet Park · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 290
- students enrolled
Burr Oak Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Oak Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Calumet Park, IL.
School address
District: Calumet Public Sd 132 · Illinois
NCES ID 170813000426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Burr Oak Elem School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 170813000426 · Calumet Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Calumet Elem School (316 students)
Burr Oak Elem School grew from 270 students in 2022-23 to 294 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Burr Oak Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Calumet Elem S
Calumet Elem School
316 students
- This school
Burr Oak Elem School
290 students
- Burr Oak Acade
Burr Oak Academy
289 students
What this shows Burr Oak Elem School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burr Oak Elem School compares
Burr Oak Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.9%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Burr Oak Elem School 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 Elem School 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 Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burr Oak Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Burr Oak Elem School
How many students attend Burr Oak Elem School?
Burr Oak Elem School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calumet Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burr Oak Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burr Oak Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Burr Oak Elem School is African American at 67.2% of enrollment, in Calumet Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burr Oak Elem School?
Burr Oak Elem School 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 Burr Oak Elem School rank among public schools in Calumet Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Burr Oak Elem School ranks #1 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 Elem School, Calumet Public Sd 132 also operates Calumet Elem School (316 students) and Burr Oak Academy (289 students). See the Calumet Public Sd 132 district page for the complete list.