Enrollment
283
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Park Forest, IL
Mohawk Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Mohawk Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173081003207
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mohawk Primary Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Park Forest · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 283
- students enrolled
Mohawk Primary Center has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Primary Center ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, IL.
School address
District: Park Forest Sd 163 · Illinois
NCES ID 173081003207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mohawk Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mohawk Primary Center
Mohawk Primary Center is a mid-sized elementary school in Park Forest, Illinois, enrolling 283 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 283 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park Forest Sd 163 spends $22,969 per pupil, 35% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Park Forest's elementary schools, it stands alongside Illinois School (391 students): Mohawk Primary Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.7:1 vs 11.2:1).
Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students) and Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (367 students) alongside Mohawk Primary Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mohawk Primary Center compares
Mohawk Primary Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.8%
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
$22,969
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 8.5%
White 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Mohawk Primary Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park Forest Sd 163, which includes Mohawk Primary Center.
$22,969
Per student
+35%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 15.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mohawk Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barack Obama Sch of Ldership | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| 21st Century Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Algonquin Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mohawk Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Park Forest
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Illinois School
Standard public school
391 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Talala Elementary School
Standard public school
305 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Indiana Elem School
Standard public school
215 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Blackhawk Primary Center
Standard public school
167 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
21st Century Primary Center
Standard public school
152 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~283 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mohawk Primary Center
How many students attend Mohawk Primary Center?
Mohawk Primary Center has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Park Forest, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mohawk Primary Center is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mohawk Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Mohawk Primary Center is African American at 71.4% of enrollment, in Park Forest, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mohawk Primary Center?
Mohawk Primary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mohawk Primary Center rank among elementary schools in Park Forest?
By Resource Investment Index, Mohawk Primary Center ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Park Forest, 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 Park Forest on the city page.
Is Mohawk Primary Center a good school?
Mohawk Primary Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Park Forest Sd 163?
Besides Mohawk Primary Center, Park Forest Sd 163 also operates Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (428 students), Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (367 students), and Blackhawk Primary Center (167 students). See the Park Forest Sd 163 district page for the complete list.
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