- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Calumet City, IL
School of Fine Arts
Federal NCES profile for School of Fine Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171242006209
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School of Fine Arts earns 21/100 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.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Calumet City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 224
- students enrolled
School of Fine Arts has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School of Fine Arts ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Calumet City, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 149 · Illinois
NCES ID 171242006209 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
School of Fine Arts held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171242006209 · Calumet City, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 28:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Caroline Sibley Elem School (434 students)
School of Fine Arts held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.7 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
School of Fine Arts 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
School of Fine Arts
224 students
What this shows School of Fine Arts reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How School of Fine Arts compares
School of Fine Arts 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 100% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 100% 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
41.1%
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
$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 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, School of Fine Arts 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 School of Fine Arts 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 | Larger | 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School of Fine Arts'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
S T E M Academy
Standard public school
243 students 34.7:1 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 (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about School of Fine Arts
How many students attend School of Fine Arts?
School of Fine Arts has 224 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Calumet City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 175 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School of Fine Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at School of Fine Arts is 28:1, which is 100% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School of Fine Arts?
The largest demographic group at School of Fine Arts is African American at 93.3% of enrollment, in Calumet City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School of Fine Arts?
School of Fine Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 School of Fine Arts rank among middle schools in Calumet City?
By Resource Investment Index, School of Fine Arts ranks #5 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 School of Fine Arts, 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.