- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Calumet City, IL
Carol Moseley Braun School
Federal NCES profile for Carol Moseley Braun School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171242003924
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carol Moseley Braun School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 264
- students enrolled
Carol Moseley Braun School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carol Moseley Braun School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242003924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Carol Moseley Braun School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 171242003924 · Calumet City, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 17.6:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students)
Carol Moseley Braun School grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 287 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 15.0 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carol Moseley Braun School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline Sible
Caroline Sibley Elem School
434 students
- New Beginnings
New Beginnings Learning Academy
288 students
- Berger-Vandenb
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
266 students
- This school
Carol Moseley Braun School
264 students
- Creative Commu
Creative Communications Acad
246 students
- S T E M Academ
S T E M Academy
243 students
What this shows Carol Moseley Braun School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carol Moseley Braun School compares
Carol Moseley Braun 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$20,881
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 + 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.
Student demographics
African American 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Carol Moseley Braun School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 149 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carol Moseley Braun School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Sibley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Communications Acad | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| S T E M Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carol Moseley Braun School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Calumet City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carol Moseley Braun School
How many students attend Carol Moseley Braun School?
Carol Moseley Braun School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carol Moseley Braun School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carol Moseley Braun School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carol Moseley Braun School?
The largest demographic group at Carol Moseley Braun School is African American at 93.6% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carol Moseley Braun School?
Carol Moseley Braun School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Carol Moseley Braun School rank among elementary schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carol Moseley Braun School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Calumet City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 149?
Besides Carol Moseley Braun School, Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students), New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students), and Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students). See the Dolton Sd 149 district page for the complete list.