- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet Park, IL
Calumet Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Calumet Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170813000427
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calumet Elem School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Calumet Park · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 316
- students enrolled
Calumet Elem School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Calumet Park, IL.
School address
District: Calumet Public Sd 132 · Illinois
NCES ID 170813000427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Calumet Elem School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 170813000427 · Calumet Park, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 22.6:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Burr Oak Elem School (290 students)
Calumet Elem School shrank from 310 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Calumet Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Calumet Elem School
316 students
- Burr Oak Elem
Burr Oak Elem School
290 students
- Burr Oak Acade
Burr Oak Academy
289 students
What this shows Calumet Elem School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calumet Elem School compares
Calumet Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.4%
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
43
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.7, Calumet Elem School is about as mixed as 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 Calumet Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burr Oak Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burr Oak Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calumet 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 middle 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 (~316 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Calumet Elem School
How many students attend Calumet Elem School?
Calumet Elem School has 316 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calumet Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calumet Elem School is 22.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calumet Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Calumet Elem School is African American at 73.4% of enrollment, in Calumet Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calumet Elem School?
Calumet Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Calumet Elem School rank among public schools in Calumet Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Calumet Elem School ranks #3 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 Calumet Elem School, Calumet Public Sd 132 also operates Burr Oak Elem School (290 students) and Burr Oak Academy (289 students). See the Calumet Public Sd 132 district page for the complete list.