Enrollment
530
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172127005282
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Tinley Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 530
- students enrolled
Christa Mcauliffe School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Christa Mcauliffe School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Christa Mcauliffe School
Christa Mcauliffe School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tinley Park, Illinois, enrolling 530 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 530 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 530 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Tinley Park's public schools, it stands alongside Millennium Elem School (451 students): Christa Mcauliffe School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 12.2:1).
Kirby Sd 140 also operates Virgil I Grissom Middle School (627 students) and Prairie View Middle School (579 students) alongside Christa Mcauliffe 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 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 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
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 41% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% 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
$17,662
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 530 Top 26% in Illinois - larger than 74% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172127005282
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 & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 530:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kirby Sd 140, which includes Christa Mcauliffe School.
$17,662
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.5%
Federal 7.1%
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 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 | Lower 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
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Tinley Park
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Millennium Elem School
Standard public school
451 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Helen Keller Elem School
Standard public school
426 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
John a Bannes Elem School
Standard public school
421 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Bert H Fulton School
Standard public school
404 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Memorial Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Kimberly Heights Elem School
Standard public school
181 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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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 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher 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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Christa Mcauliffe School a good school?
Christa Mcauliffe School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 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.