Enrollment
512
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Lawn, IL
Harnew Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harnew Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173369003467
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harnew Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 512
- students enrolled
Harnew Elem School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harnew Elem School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Ridgeland Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 173369003467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harnew Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harnew Elem School
Harnew Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling 512 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.3:1, Harnew Elem School is leaner than roughly 94% of Illinois schools and 34% under the state's 14:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Enrollment of 512 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (43%) (diversity index 58/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oak Lawn's public schools, it stands alongside J Covington Elem School (470 students): Harnew Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.3:1 vs 14.8:1).
Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Simmons Middle School (725 students) and Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students) alongside Harnew Elem School.
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 Harnew Elem School compares
Harnew Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 34% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Illinois - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 512 Top 29% in Illinois - larger than 71% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 53.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173369003467
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 42.8%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Harnew Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 33.8%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 37
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgeland Sd 122, which includes Harnew Elem School.
$16,865
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 13.3%
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 Harnew Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ernest F Kolb Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W Lieb Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Manor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harnew Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Oak Lawn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
J Covington Elem School
Standard public school
470 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Sward Elem School
Standard public school
457 students 20:1 students per teacher
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Columbus Manor Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Lawn Manor School
Standard public school
210 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Harnew Elem School
How many students attend Harnew Elem School?
Harnew Elem School has 512 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Lawn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harnew Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harnew Elem School is 9.3:1, which is 34% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 41% 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 Harnew Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harnew Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harnew Elem School?
Harnew Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harnew Elem School rank among schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, Harnew Elem School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn on the city page.
Is Harnew Elem School a good school?
Harnew Elem School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of 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 Ridgeland Sd 122?
Besides Harnew Elem School, Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Simmons Middle School (725 students), Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students), and George W Lieb Elem School (399 students). See the Ridgeland Sd 122 district page for the complete list.