- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Forest, IL
Fieldcrest Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fieldcrest Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172472002676
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fieldcrest Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Oak Forest · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 217
- students enrolled
Fieldcrest Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fieldcrest Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oak Forest, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472002676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Fieldcrest Elem School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 172472002676 · Oak Forest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students)
Fieldcrest Elem School held near 214 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Fieldcrest Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie-Hills
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- Mae Jemison Sc
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- Markham Park E 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- This school 217
Fieldcrest Elem School
217 students
What this shows Fieldcrest Elem School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fieldcrest Elem School compares
Fieldcrest Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.8%
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
$19,068
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
African American 40.1%
White 8.8%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Fieldcrest Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fieldcrest Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mae Jemison School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markham Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fieldcrest Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Oak Forest
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fieldcrest Elem School
How many students attend Fieldcrest Elem School?
Fieldcrest Elem School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Forest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 207 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fieldcrest Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fieldcrest Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fieldcrest Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fieldcrest Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Oak Forest, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fieldcrest Elem School?
Fieldcrest Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Fieldcrest Elem School rank among schools in Oak Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Fieldcrest Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Oak Forest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Oak Forest on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Fieldcrest Elem School, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students), Mae Jemison School (368 students), and Highlands Elem School (311 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.