Enrollment
288
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Holland, IL
New Beginnings Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Beginnings Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171242005043
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Beginnings Learning Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in South Holland · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 288
- students enrolled
New Beginnings Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242005043 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Beginnings Learning Academy compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Beginnings Learning Academy
New Beginnings Learning Academy is a mid-sized elementary school in South Holland, Illinois, enrolling 288 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 288 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 predominantly African American (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Holland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Madison School (277 students): New Beginnings Learning Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12:1).
Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students) and Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students) alongside New Beginnings Learning Academy.
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 New Beginnings Learning Academy compares
New Beginnings Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$17,572
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
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 97.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, New Beginnings Learning Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dolton Sd 149, which includes New Beginnings Learning Academy.
$17,572
Per student
+3%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 59.4%
Federal 10.6%
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 New Beginnings Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Sibley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creative Communications Acad | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| S T E M Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Beginnings Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in South Holland
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Beginnings Learning Academy
How many students attend New Beginnings Learning Academy?
New Beginnings Learning Academy has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Holland, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Beginnings Learning Academy is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Beginnings Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Beginnings Learning Academy is African American at 97.2% of enrollment, in South Holland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Beginnings Learning Academy?
New Beginnings Learning Academy 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 New Beginnings Learning Academy rank among elementary schools in South Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, New Beginnings Learning Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, 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 South Holland on the city page.
Is New Beginnings Learning Academy a good school?
New Beginnings Learning Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also less 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 Dolton Sd 149?
Besides New Beginnings Learning Academy, Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students), Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students), and Carol Moseley Braun School (264 students). See the Dolton Sd 149 district page for the complete list.
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