- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tinley Park, IL
Christa Mcauliffe School
Federal NCES profile for Christa Mcauliffe School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172127005282
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Christa Mcauliffe School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Tinley Park · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 530
- students enrolled
Christa Mcauliffe School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL.
School address
District: Kirby Sd 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 172127005282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172127005282 · Tinley Park, IL Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 7 schools in Tinley Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Christa Mcauliffe School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil I Griss
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
627 students
- Prairie View M
Prairie View Middle School
579 students
- This school
Christa Mcauliffe School
530 students
- Fernway Park E
Fernway Park Elem School
461 students
- Millennium Ele
Millennium Elem School
451 students
- Helen Keller E
Helen Keller Elem School
426 students
What this shows Christa Mcauliffe School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Christa Mcauliffe School compares
Christa Mcauliffe 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,646
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Christa Mcauliffe School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirby Sd 140, which includes Christa Mcauliffe School.
$18,646
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Christa Mcauliffe School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fernway Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millennium Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helen Keller Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Christa Mcauliffe School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Tinley Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millennium Elem School
Standard public school
451 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Helen Keller Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
John a Bannes Elem School
Standard public school
421 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Bert H Fulton School
Standard public school
404 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10:1 students per teacher
Kimberly Heights Elem School
Standard public school
181 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Christa Mcauliffe School
How many students attend Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe School has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tinley Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School?
The student-teacher ratio at Christa Mcauliffe School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Christa Mcauliffe School?
The largest demographic group at Christa Mcauliffe School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Tinley Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Christa Mcauliffe School?
Christa Mcauliffe School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Christa Mcauliffe School rank among schools in Tinley Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Christa Mcauliffe School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Tinley Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tinley Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Kirby Sd 140?
Besides Christa Mcauliffe School, Kirby Sd 140 also operates Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students), Prairie View Middle School (579 students), and Fernway Park Elem School (461 students). See the Kirby Sd 140 district page for the complete list.
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