- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Homewood, IL
James Hart School
Federal NCES profile for James Hart School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171953002230
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Hart School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Homewood · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 681
- students enrolled
James Hart School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Hart School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homewood, IL.
School address
District: Homewood Sd 153 · Illinois
NCES ID 171953002230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
James Hart School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 171953002230 · Homewood, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 11.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Willow School (603 students)
James Hart School held near 703 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
James Hart School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Hart School
681 students
- Willow School
Willow School
603 students
- Winston Church
Winston Churchill School
572 students
What this shows James Hart School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Hart School compares
James Hart 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Illinois - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$17,915
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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
85
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.0%
White 20.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, James Hart School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Homewood Sd 153 reports $17,915 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Hart School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winston Churchill School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Hart School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Hart School
How many students attend James Hart School?
James Hart School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Homewood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 703 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Hart School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Hart School is 11.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% 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 James Hart School?
The largest demographic group at James Hart School is African American at 57.0% of enrollment, in Homewood, 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 James Hart School?
James Hart School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Hart School rank among public schools in Homewood?
By Resource Investment Index, James Hart School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Homewood, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Homewood Sd 153?
Besides James Hart School, Homewood Sd 153 also operates Willow School (603 students) and Winston Churchill School (572 students). See the Homewood Sd 153 district page for the complete list.