Enrollment
526
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lansing, IL
Oak Glen Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Oak Glen Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172202002468
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Glen Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 526
- students enrolled
Oak Glen Elem School has class sizes larger than 81% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Glen Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Lansing, IL.
School address
District: Lansing Sd 158 · Illinois
NCES ID 172202002468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oak Glen Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oak Glen Elem School
Oak Glen Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Lansing, Illinois, enrolling 526 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 526 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lansing Sd 158 spends $12,557 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lansing's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coolidge Elementary School (670 students): Oak Glen Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 17.1:1).
Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students) and Coolidge Elementary School (670 students) alongside Oak Glen Elem 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 Oak Glen Elem School compares
Oak Glen 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% 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 81% in Illinois - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$12,557
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 5.7%
White 3.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Oak Glen Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lansing Sd 158, which includes Oak Glen Elem School.
$12,557
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.6%
State 45.4%
Federal 16.1%
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 Oak Glen Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reavis Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Glen Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
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 (~526 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oak Glen Elem School
How many students attend Oak Glen Elem School?
Oak Glen Elem School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lansing, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Glen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Glen Elem School 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 Oak Glen Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Oak Glen Elem School is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Lansing, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Glen Elem School?
Oak Glen Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Oak Glen Elem School rank among elementary schools in Lansing?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Glen Elem School ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Lansing on the city page.
Is Oak Glen Elem School a good school?
Oak Glen Elem School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Lansing Sd 158?
Besides Oak Glen Elem School, Lansing Sd 158 also operates Memorial Jr High School (854 students), Coolidge Elementary School (670 students), and Reavis Elem School (362 students). See the Lansing Sd 158 district page for the complete list.
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