- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harvey, IL
Maya Angelou Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Maya Angelou Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171845002131
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maya Angelou Elem Sch earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Harvey · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 271
- students enrolled
Maya Angelou Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Angelou Elem Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Harvey, IL.
School address
District: Harvey Sd 152 · Illinois
NCES ID 171845002131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Maya Angelou Elem Sch grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+21.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 171845002131 · Harvey, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 22.6:1 · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooks Middle School (455 students)
Maya Angelou Elem Sch grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (+21.9%). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Maya Angelou Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooks Middle
Brooks Middle School
455 students
- Bryant Elem Sc
Bryant Elem School
294 students
- This school
Maya Angelou Elem Sch
271 students
- Holmes Elem Sc
Holmes Elem School
270 students
- Whittier Elem
Whittier Elem School
197 students
- Riley Early Ch 124
Riley Early Childhood Center
124 students
What this shows Maya Angelou Elem Sch reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maya Angelou Elem Sch compares
Maya Angelou Elem Sch 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 61% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$21,475
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
Counselors0.0 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 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Maya Angelou Elem Sch is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harvey Sd 152 reports $21,475 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maya Angelou Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holmes Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riley Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maya Angelou Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Harvey
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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maya Angelou Elem Sch
How many students attend Maya Angelou Elem Sch?
Maya Angelou Elem Sch has 271 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harvey, IL. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Maya Angelou Elem Sch is 22.6:1, which is 61% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maya Angelou Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Maya Angelou Elem Sch is African American at 82.7% of enrollment, in Harvey, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maya Angelou Elem Sch?
Maya Angelou Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Maya Angelou Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Harvey?
By Resource Investment Index, Maya Angelou Elem Sch ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Harvey, 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 Harvey on the city page.
What other schools are in Harvey Sd 152?
Besides Maya Angelou Elem Sch, Harvey Sd 152 also operates Brooks Middle School (455 students), Bryant Elem School (294 students), and Holmes Elem School (270 students). See the Harvey Sd 152 district page for the complete list.