- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 79% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Lansing · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 526
- students enrolled
Oak Glen Elem School has class sizes larger than 79% 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Oak Glen Elem School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 172202002468 · Lansing, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial Jr High School (854 students)
Oak Glen Elem School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Oak Glen Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial Jr Hi
Memorial Jr High School
854 students
- Coolidge Eleme
Coolidge Elementary School
670 students
- This school
Oak Glen Elem School
526 students
- Reavis Elem Sc
Reavis Elem School
362 students
- Lester Crawl P 135
Lester Crawl Primary Ctr
135 students
What this shows Oak Glen Elem School reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Glen Elem School compares
Oak Glen Elem 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 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
15.9:1
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 methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
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
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
$15,578
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Lansing Sd 158 reports $15,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Lansing
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~526 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Glen Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Glen Elem School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.