- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Alsip, IL
Lane Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Lane Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170348000029
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lane Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Alsip · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 228
- students enrolled
Lane Elem School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, IL.
School address
District: Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 · Illinois
NCES ID 170348000029 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lane Elem School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 170348000029 · Alsip, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 10.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Stony Creek Elem School (652 students)
Lane Elem School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lane Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stony Creek El
Stony Creek Elem School
652 students
- Prairie Jr Hig
Prairie Jr High School
303 students
- Hazelgreen Ele
Hazelgreen Elem School
290 students
- This school 228
Lane Elem School
228 students
- District 126 E 122
District 126 Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
What this shows Lane Elem School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lane Elem School compares
Lane Elem 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Illinois - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$18,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
African American 28.1%
White 19.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Lane Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 reports $18,460 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lane Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelgreen Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| District 126 Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lane Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 40.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Alsip
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lane Elem School
How many students attend Lane Elem School?
Lane Elem School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Alsip, IL. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lane Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lane Elem School is 10.4:1, which is 26% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 34% 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 Lane Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Lane Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.1% of enrollment, in Alsip, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lane Elem School?
Lane Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lane Elem School rank among elementary schools in Alsip?
By Resource Investment Index, Lane Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Alsip, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Alsip on the city page.
What other schools are in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126?
Besides Lane Elem School, Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 also operates Stony Creek Elem School (652 students), Prairie Jr High School (303 students), and Hazelgreen Elem School (290 students). See the Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn Sd 126 district page for the complete list.