How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jack Hille Middle School | Kerkstra Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Oak Forest, IL | Oak Forest, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 490 | 407 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.8:1 | 14:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | - |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jack Hille Middle School | Kerkstra Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,159 | $14,159 |
| District | Forest Ridge Sd 142 | Forest Ridge Sd 142 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jack Hille Middle School | Kerkstra Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47.8% | 48.2% |
| African American | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.7% | 37.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jack Hille Middle School | Kerkstra Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 490:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.3% | 10.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 24 | 5 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.