Enrollment
525
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lansing, IL
Nathan Hale Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173837003916
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 525
- students enrolled
Nathan Hale Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elem School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lansing, IL.
School address
District: Sunnybrook Sd 171 · Illinois
NCES ID 173837003916 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale Elem School
Nathan Hale Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lansing, Illinois, enrolling 525 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 87% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% 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 (23%) (diversity index 44/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lansing's public schools, it stands alongside Lester Crawl Primary Ctr (135 students): Nathan Hale Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.9:1 vs 13.5:1).
Its district, Sunnybrook Sd 171, also runs Heritage Middle School (500 students).
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 Nathan Hale Elem School compares
Nathan Hale Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$15,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 3.8%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Nathan Hale Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sunnybrook Sd 171, which includes Nathan Hale Elem School.
$15,540
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 47.8%
Federal 12.8%
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 Nathan Hale Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in Lansing
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Elem School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Elem School?
Nathan Hale Elem School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lansing, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Elem School is African American at 71.0% of enrollment, in Lansing, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Elem School?
Nathan Hale Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Nathan Hale Elem School rank among public schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Elem School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Lansing, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lansing on the city page.
Is Nathan Hale Elem School a good school?
Nathan Hale Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Sunnybrook Sd 171?
Besides Nathan Hale Elem School, Sunnybrook Sd 171 also operates Heritage Middle School (500 students). See the Sunnybrook Sd 171 district page for the complete list.
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