Enrollment
290
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burr Oak Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burr Oak Elem School
Burr Oak Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Calumet Park, Illinois, enrolling 290 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 22% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 290 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% 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 (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.9% 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 Academy (289 students) alongside Burr Oak Elem School.
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 Elem School compares
Burr Oak Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calumet Public Sd 132, which includes Burr Oak Elem School.
$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 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
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary 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 (~290 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Calumet Park on the city page.
Is Burr Oak Elem School a good school?
Burr Oak Elem School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 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.
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