Enrollment
410
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oak Lawn, IL
J M Hannum Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J M Hannum Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172919003052
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J M Hannum Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Oak Lawn · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 410
- students enrolled
J M Hannum Elem School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hannum Elem School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Oak Lawn, IL.
School address
District: Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 · Illinois
NCES ID 172919003052 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J M Hannum Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J M Hannum Elem School
J M Hannum Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Oak Lawn, Illinois, enrolling 410 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 also operates Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students) and J Covington Elem School (470 students) alongside J M Hannum 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 M Hannum Elem School compares
J M Hannum 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.4%
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 48.8%
White 27.8%
African American 12.4%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, J M Hannum 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 M Hannum 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 M Hannum 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 |
| J Covington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sward 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J M Hannum 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
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~410 students)
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Frequently asked questions about J M Hannum Elem School
How many students attend J M Hannum Elem School?
J M Hannum Elem School has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oak Lawn, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J M Hannum Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J M Hannum Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J M Hannum Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J M Hannum Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Oak Lawn, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J M Hannum Elem School?
J M Hannum Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 M Hannum Elem School rank among public schools in Oak Lawn?
By Resource Investment Index, J M Hannum Elem School ranks #11 of 12 public 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 public schools in Oak Lawn on the city page.
Is J M Hannum Elem School a good school?
J M Hannum Elem School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. 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 Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123?
Besides J M Hannum Elem School, Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 also operates Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch (1,090 students), J Covington Elem School (470 students), and Sward Elem School (457 students). See the Oak Lawn-Hometown Sd 123 district page for the complete list.
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