- Enrollment
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Oak Lawn, IL
J Covington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J Covington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172919003051
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Covington Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 470
- students enrolled
J Covington Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Covington Elem School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 · Illinois
NCES ID 172919003051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
J Covington Elem School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 172919003051 · Oak Lawn, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students)
J Covington Elem School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
J Covington Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oak Lawn-Homet
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
1,090 students
- This school
J Covington Elem School
470 students
- Sward Elem Sch
Sward Elem School
457 students
- J M Hannum Ele 410
J M Hannum Elem School
410 students
- Kolmar Avenue 391
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
391 students
- Hometown Elem 338
Hometown Elem School
338 students
What this shows J Covington Elem School reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How J Covington Elem School compares
J Covington 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$17,518
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.1%
White 35.1%
African American 3.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, J Covington Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 reports $17,518 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J Covington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sward Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| J M Hannum Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kolmar Avenue Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hometown Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Covington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Oak Lawn
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harnew Elem School
Standard public school
512 students 9.7:1 students per teacher
Sward Elem School
Standard public school
457 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Ernest F Kolb Elem School
Standard public school
399 students 16:1 students per teacher
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Columbus Manor Elem School
Standard public school
359 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Lawn Manor School
Standard public school
210 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about J Covington Elem School
How many students attend J Covington Elem School?
J Covington Elem School has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Oak Lawn, IL. CCD year-over-year: 487 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Covington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Covington Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Covington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J Covington Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.1% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Covington Elem School?
J Covington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 J Covington Elem School rank among schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, J Covington Elem School ranks #7 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.
What other schools are in Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?
Besides J Covington Elem School, Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 also operates Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students), Sward Elem School (457 students), and J M Hannum Elem School (410 students). See the Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 district page for the complete list.