- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crestwood, IL
Nathan Hale Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Hale Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170651000335
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Hale Primary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Crestwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 334
- students enrolled
Nathan Hale Primary School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, IL.
School address
District: Cook County Sd 130 · Illinois
NCES ID 170651000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Nathan Hale Primary School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 170651000335 · Crestwood, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students)
Nathan Hale Primary School shrank from 396 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-14.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Nathan Hale Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Middle Sch
361 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
342 students
- This school
Nathan Hale Primary School
334 students
- Nathan Hale Mi
Nathan Hale Middle School
334 students
- Paul Revere Pr
Paul Revere Primary School
318 students
- Everett F Kerr
Everett F Kerr Middle School
304 students
What this shows Nathan Hale Primary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Hale Primary School compares
Nathan Hale Primary School is a shrinking 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$20,636
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
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 25.1%
African American 23.4%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Nathan Hale Primary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cook County Sd 130 reports $20,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nathan Hale Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathan Hale Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Paul Revere Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Everett F Kerr Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Hale Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Crestwood
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Hale Primary School
How many students attend Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crestwood, IL. CCD year-over-year: 396 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Hale Primary School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Hale Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Hale Primary School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Crestwood, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Hale Primary School?
Nathan Hale Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Nathan Hale Primary School rank among public schools in Crestwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Hale Primary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crestwood, 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 Cook County Sd 130?
Besides Nathan Hale Primary School, Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students), Lincoln Elem School (342 students), and Nathan Hale Middle School (334 students). See the Cook County Sd 130 district page for the complete list.