Enrollment
182
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alsip, IL
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Federal NCES profile for Hamlin Upper Grade Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 170456000135
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamlin Upper Grade Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 182
- students enrolled
Hamlin Upper Grade Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Atwood Heights Sd 125 · Illinois
NCES ID 170456000135 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamlin Upper Grade Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamlin Upper Grade Center
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is a small middle school in Alsip, Illinois, enrolling 182 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 182 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Alsip's middle schools, it stands alongside Prairie Jr High School (303 students): Hamlin Upper Grade Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 13.2:1).
Atwood Heights Sd 125 also operates Lawn Manor School (210 students) and Meadow Lane School (197 students) alongside Hamlin Upper Grade Center.
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 Hamlin Upper Grade Center compares
Hamlin Upper Grade Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,272
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 29.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Hamlin Upper Grade Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atwood Heights Sd 125, which includes Hamlin Upper Grade Center.
$15,272
Per student
-10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 41.8%
Federal 12.0%
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 Hamlin Upper Grade Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamlin Upper Grade Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Alsip
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~182 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamlin Upper Grade Center
How many students attend Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center has 182 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alsip, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamlin Upper Grade Center is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
The largest demographic group at Hamlin Upper Grade Center is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamlin Upper Grade Center?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hamlin Upper Grade Center rank among public schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamlin Upper Grade Center ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Alsip, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Alsip on the city page.
Is Hamlin Upper Grade Center a good school?
Hamlin Upper Grade Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 Atwood Heights Sd 125?
Besides Hamlin Upper Grade Center, Atwood Heights Sd 125 also operates Lawn Manor School (210 students) and Meadow Lane School (197 students). See the Atwood Heights Sd 125 district page for the complete list.
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