- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Hamlin Upper Grade Center grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 170456000135 · Alsip, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 14:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawn Manor School (210 students)
Hamlin Upper Grade Center grew from 174 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Hamlin Upper Grade Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawn Manor Sch
Lawn Manor School
210 students
- Meadow Lane Sc
Meadow Lane School
197 students
- This school
Hamlin Upper Grade Center
182 students
What this shows Hamlin Upper Grade Center reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamlin Upper Grade Center compares
Hamlin Upper Grade Center is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,477
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
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.
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
District finance for Atwood Heights Sd 125 reports $16,477 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~182 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.