- Enrollment
- 872
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chicago Heights, IL
Kennedy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170996001223
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Elem School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Chicago Heights · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 193
- students enrolled
Kennedy Elem School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL.
School address
District: Chicago Heights Sd 170 · Illinois
NCES ID 170996001223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Kennedy Elem School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 170996001223 · Chicago Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students)
Kennedy Elem School grew from 177 students in 2022-23 to 199 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chicago Height
Chicago Heights Middle School
872 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
353 students
- Washington-Mck 286
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
286 students
- Garfield Elem 248
Garfield Elem School
248 students
- This school 193
Kennedy Elem School
193 students
- Greenbriar Ele 174
Greenbriar Elem School
174 students
What this shows Kennedy Elem School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Elem School compares
Kennedy Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$21,859
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
White 2.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Kennedy Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Chicago Heights Sd 170 reports $21,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbriar Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 286
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Chicago Heights
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elem School
Standard public school
353 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch
Standard public school
286 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Greenbriar Elem School
Standard public school
174 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem School
Standard public school
157 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~193 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Elem School
How many students attend Kennedy Elem School?
Kennedy Elem School has 193 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chicago Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Elem School is 17.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Elem School is African American at 63.2% of enrollment, in Chicago Heights, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Elem School?
Kennedy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Kennedy Elem School rank among schools in Chicago Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Elem School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Chicago Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chicago Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Besides Kennedy Elem School, Chicago Heights Sd 170 also operates Chicago Heights Middle School (872 students), Roosevelt Elem School (353 students), and Washington-Mckinley Elem Sch (286 students). See the Chicago Heights Sd 170 district page for the complete list.