Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 171860002156
Jesse C White Learning Academy — Hazel Crest, IL
Federal NCES profile for Jesse C White Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse C White Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jesse C White Learning Academy reports 425 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 425 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 38.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 spends $20,366 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 39.8% from local sources (property taxes), 51.2% from the state, and 9.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jesse C White Learning Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Illinois — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
38.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,366
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 425 Top 59% in Illinois — larger than 41% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171860002156
Student demographics
African American 90.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
White 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 90.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 425:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 38.6%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, which includes Jesse C White Learning Academy.
$20,366
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 39.8%
State 51.2%
Federal 9.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jesse C White Learning Academy
How many students attend Jesse C White Learning Academy?
Jesse C White Learning Academy has 425 students enrolled. It is a other school in Hazel Crest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesse C White Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesse C White Learning Academy is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesse C White Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jesse C White Learning Academy is African American at 90.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hazel Crest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesse C White Learning Academy?
Jesse C White Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.