- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Nathan Hale Elem School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 173837003916 · Lansing, IL Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Middle School (500 students)
Nathan Hale Elem School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Nathan Hale Elem School compares
Nathan Hale 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,200
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Sunnybrook Sd 171 reports $16,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Lansing
1 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 (~525 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.