- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hazel Crest, IL
Mae Jemison School
Federal NCES profile for Mae Jemison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172472004254
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mae Jemison School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Hazel Crest · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 368
- students enrolled
Mae Jemison School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Jemison School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Hazel Crest, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472004254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Mae Jemison School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 172472004254 · Hazel Crest, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students)
Mae Jemison School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Mae Jemison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie-Hills
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- This school
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- Markham Park E 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- Fieldcrest Ele 217
Fieldcrest Elem School
217 students
What this shows Mae Jemison School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mae Jemison School compares
Mae Jemison 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$19,068
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
African American 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Two or More 1.9%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Mae Jemison School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mae Jemison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markham Park Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fieldcrest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mae Jemison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~368 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mae Jemison School
How many students attend Mae Jemison School?
Mae Jemison School has 368 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hazel Crest, IL. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mae Jemison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mae Jemison School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mae Jemison School?
The largest demographic group at Mae Jemison School is African American at 83.3% of enrollment, in Hazel Crest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mae Jemison School?
Mae Jemison School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Mae Jemison School rank among schools in Hazel Crest?
By Resource Investment Index, Mae Jemison School ranks #1 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 Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Mae Jemison School, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students), Highlands Elem School (311 students), and Markham Park Elem School (292 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.