Barack Obama Sch of Ldership

Middle No virtual instruction Chicago Heights, IL Grades 04–06 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ A+ (98.2)
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Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 04–06 SchoolScore™ A+ (98.2)
367
Students
29.5
Teachers
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
(708)668-9101
Phone
http://www.sd163.com
Website

Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is a public school administered by the Park Forest SD 163 district in Chicago Heights, ILLINOIS, providing education at the Middle level for students in grades 04–06.

Key statistics: 367 students enrolled; a 12.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Illinois Middle School Average
Enrollment
367.0
State avg: 463.0
▼ 21% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.44:1
State avg: 13:1
▼ 5% better
School Details
School Name
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
NCESSCH ID
173081003202
State School ID
IL-07-016-1630-02-070161630022002
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
401 Concord Dr
City
Chicago Heights
State
Illinois
ZIP Code
60411
County
Cook County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1702
State Leg. Upper
17040
State Leg. Lower
17080
Latitude
41.49808
Longitude
-87.66233
Grades Offered
4th 5th 6th
👥
367
Total Students
👩‍🏫
29.5
Teachers FTE
📐
12.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
29.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)29.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 296 80.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Park Forest SD 163
LEAID
1730810
State LEA ID
IL-07-016-1630-02
Phone
(708)668-9427
Website
–
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Park Forest
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$46,005K
Federal Revenue
$7,893K
State Revenue
$26,601K
Local Revenue
$11,511K
Total Expenditure
$40,047K
Instruction Exp.
$19,273K
Support Services
$15,952K
Other Current Exp.
$1,005K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Barack Obama Sch of Ldership

1
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
Algonquin Primary Center
Park Forest · Prekindergarten
0.4 mi
3
Roosevelt Elem School
Chicago Heights · Elementary
0.8 mi
4
Speed Program for Adaptive Learn
Chicago Heights · Not reported
0.9 mi
5
Speed Independence High School
Chicago Heights · Not reported
0.9 mi
6
Speed Independence Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Not reported
0.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
367 students are enrolled at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Barack Obama Sch of Ldership have?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has 29.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
What grades does Barack Obama Sch of Ldership serve?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership serves grades 04 through 06.
Is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership a charter school?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is not a charter school.
What metro area is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership located in?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Barack Obama Sch of Ldership belong to?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is part of the Park Forest SD 163 school district.
How much does Park Forest SD 163 spend per student?
The Park Forest SD 163 district spends approximately $109,119,891 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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