- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet City, IL
S T E M Academy
Federal NCES profile for S T E M Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171242006240
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S T E M Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 243
- students enrolled
S T E M Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S T E M Academy ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242006240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
S T E M Academy held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 171242006240 · Calumet City, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
243 enr · 34.7:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students)
S T E M Academy held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
S T E M Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Caroline Sible
Caroline Sibley Elem School
434 students
- New Beginnings
New Beginnings Learning Academy
288 students
- Berger-Vandenb
Berger-Vandenberg Elem School
266 students
- Carol Moseley
Carol Moseley Braun School
264 students
- Creative Commu
Creative Communications Acad
246 students
- This school
S T E M Academy
243 students
What this shows S T E M Academy reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How S T E M Academy compares
S T E M Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.7:1 | ▲ 148% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
34.7:1
students per teacher
- 148% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$20,881
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
White 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.3, S T E M Academy is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 149 reports $20,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How S T E M Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Sibley Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Beginnings Learning Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berger-Vandenberg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carol Moseley Braun School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Creative Communications Acad | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S T E M Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar middle schools in Calumet City
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Wentworth Jr High School
Standard public school
302 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Schrum Memorial School
Standard public school
274 students 9.8:1 students per teacher
Creative Communications Acad
Standard public school
246 students 30.8:1 students per teacher
School of Fine Arts
Standard public school
224 students 28:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about S T E M Academy
How many students attend S T E M Academy?
S T E M Academy has 243 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at S T E M Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at S T E M Academy is 34.7:1, which is 148% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 121% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S T E M Academy?
The largest demographic group at S T E M Academy is African American at 93.0% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S T E M Academy?
S T E M Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does S T E M Academy rank among middle schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, S T E M Academy ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Calumet City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Calumet City on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 149?
Besides S T E M Academy, Dolton Sd 149 also operates Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students), New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students), and Berger-Vandenberg Elem School (266 students). See the Dolton Sd 149 district page for the complete list.