Enrollment
470
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Covington Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Covington Elem School
J Covington Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling 470 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 470 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (35%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Oak Lawn's public schools, it stands alongside Harnew Elem School (512 students): J Covington Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 9.7:1).
Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 also operates Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students) and Sward Elem School (457 students) alongside J Covington 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 J Covington Elem School compares
J Covington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,369
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123, which includes J Covington Elem School.
$16,369
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 32.7%
Federal 7.1%
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 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
- 1,090
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J Covington Elem School a good school?
J Covington Elem School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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