- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Markham, IL
Primary Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Primary Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172472006760
👥 S:T ratio 96
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primary Learning Center earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Markham · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 4
- students enrolled
Primary Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Markham, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472006760 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Primary Learning Center grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+300.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 172472006760 · Markham, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 1:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students)
Primary Learning Center grew from 3 students in 2022-23 to 12 in 2023-24 (+300.0%). Teacher FTE lost 4.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Primary Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie-Hills
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- Mae Jemison Sc
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- Markham Park E 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- This school 4
Primary Learning Center
4 students
What this shows Primary Learning Center reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Primary Learning Center compares
Primary Learning Center is a growing 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 | 1:1 | ▼ 93% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
- 93% below state mean
Top 1% in Illinois - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$19,068
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Primary Learning Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Primary Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mae Jemison School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Markham Park Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primary Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Markham
2 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 (~4 students)
Frequently asked questions about Primary Learning Center
How many students attend Primary Learning Center?
Primary Learning Center has 4 students enrolled. It is a public school in Markham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 3 (2022-23) → 12 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primary Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Primary Learning Center is 1:1, which is 93% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primary Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Primary Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Markham, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primary Learning Center?
Primary Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Primary Learning Center rank among schools in Markham?
By Resource Investment Index, Primary Learning Center ranks #1 of 3 schools in Markham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Markham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Primary Learning Center, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students), Mae Jemison School (368 students), and Highlands Elem School (311 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.