Enrollment
334
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Hale Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nathan Hale Primary School
Nathan Hale Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Crestwood, Illinois, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Crestwood's public schools, it stands alongside Turner Elem School (148 students): Nathan Hale Primary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.2:1 vs 18.5:1).
Cook County Sd 130 also operates Veterans Memorial Middle Sch (361 students) and Lincoln Elem School (342 students) alongside Nathan Hale Primary School.
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 Primary School compares
Nathan Hale Primary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,878
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cook County Sd 130, which includes Nathan Hale Primary School.
$16,878
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.1%
State 40.0%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~334 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Crestwood on the city page.
Is Nathan Hale Primary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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