- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jesse C White Learning Academy held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 171860002156 · Hazel Crest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Barack H Obama Learning Academy (466 students)
Jesse C White Learning Academy held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Jesse C White Learning Academy compares
Jesse C White Learning Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
District finance for Hazel Crest Sd 152-5 reports $22,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Hazel Crest
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~425 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.