- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · New Lenox, IL
Haines Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Haines Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172814002966
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Haines Elem School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in New Lenox · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 358
- students enrolled
Haines Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Haines Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, IL.
School address
District: New Lenox Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 172814002966 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Haines Elem School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 172814002966 · New Lenox, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students)
Haines Elem School shrank from 370 students in 2022-23 to 344 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Haines Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alex M Martino
Alex M Martino Jr High School
591 students
- Liberty Junior
Liberty Junior High School
573 students
- Spencer Crossi
Spencer Crossing
544 students
- Spencer Pointe
Spencer Pointe
437 students
- Nelson Ridge S
Nelson Ridge School
432 students
- This school
Haines Elem School
358 students
What this shows Haines Elem School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Haines Elem School compares
Haines Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Illinois - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,628
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Haines Elem School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for New Lenox Sd 122 reports $14,628 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Haines Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex M Martino Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spencer Crossing | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spencer Pointe | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelson Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Haines Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar elementary schools in New Lenox
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Spencer Crossing
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Spencer Pointe
Standard public school
437 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Nelson Ridge School
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nelson Prairie School
Standard public school
388 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Bentley Elem School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Oster-Oakview School
Standard public school
373 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Haines Elem School
How many students attend Haines Elem School?
Haines Elem School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in New Lenox, IL. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Haines Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Haines Elem School is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% 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 Haines Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Haines Elem School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in New Lenox, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Haines Elem School?
Haines Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Haines Elem School rank among elementary schools in New Lenox?
By Resource Investment Index, Haines Elem School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in New Lenox, 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 New Lenox on the city page.
What other schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
Besides Haines Elem School, New Lenox Sd 122 also operates Alex M Martino Jr High School (591 students), Liberty Junior High School (573 students), and Spencer Crossing (544 students). See the New Lenox Sd 122 district page for the complete list.