Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Crest, IL
Jesse C White Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jesse C White Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171860002156
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesse C White Learning Academy earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Hazel Crest · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- students enrolled
Jesse C White Learning Academy has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse C White Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazel Crest, IL.
School address
District: Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171860002156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesse C White Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesse C White Learning Academy
Jesse C White Learning Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Hazel Crest, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
With 425 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 predominantly African American (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hazel Crest's public schools, it stands alongside Mae Jemison School (368 students): Jesse C White Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 16.7:1).
Its district, Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, also runs Barack H Obama Learning Academy (466 students).
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 Jesse C White Learning Academy compares
Jesse C White Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.6%
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
$18,582
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat 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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 18.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.3, Jesse C White Learning Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5, which includes Jesse C White Learning Academy.
$18,582
Per student
+9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Jesse C White Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barack H Obama Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesse C White Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Hazel Crest
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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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 public 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 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Jesse C White Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jesse C White Learning Academy is African American at 90.1% of enrollment, 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 (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 Jesse C White Learning Academy rank among schools in Hazel Crest?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesse C White Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 schools in Hazel Crest, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hazel Crest on the city page.
Is Jesse C White Learning Academy a good school?
Jesse C White Learning Academy earns 24/100 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 Hazel Crest Sd 152-5?
Besides Jesse C White Learning Academy, Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 also operates Barack H Obama Learning Academy (466 students). See the Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 district page for the complete list.
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