Enrollment
316
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calumet Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calumet Elem School
Calumet Elem School is a mid-sized middle school in Calumet Park, Illinois, enrolling 316 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Illinois schools and 61% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 316 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% 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 (25%) (diversity index 40/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Calumet Public Sd 132 also operates Burr Oak Elem School (290 students) and Burr Oak Academy (289 students) alongside Calumet 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 Calumet Elem School compares
Calumet 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Calumet Public Sd 132, which includes Calumet 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 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
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle 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 (~316 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Calumet Park on the city page.
Is Calumet Elem School a good school?
Calumet Elem School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 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.
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