At a glance
Reported students
410
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
410
J M Hannum Elem School: 410 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13:1
What the reported data says about J M Hannum Elem School
J M Hannum Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Oak Lawn. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123. NCES reports 410 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.8%) and White (27.8%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking J M Hannum Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic48.8%
- Black12.4%
- Asian6.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Sward Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
457 reported students
J Covington Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
470 reported students
Hometown Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
338 reported students
School District 123 Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
239 reported students
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,090 reported students
Public schools near J M Hannum Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolmar Avenue Elem School Elementary · Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 | KG–05 | 391 | 0.8 mi |
| Southwest Elem School Elementary · Evergreen Park ESD 124 | PK–05 | 301 | 0.9 mi |
| Sward Elem School Elementary · Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 | KG–05 | 457 | 0.9 mi |
| Hometown Elem School Elementary · Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 | KG–05 | 338 | 1.2 mi |
| Northwest School Elementary · Evergreen Park ESD 124 | PK–05 | 242 | 1.2 mi |
| Lawn Manor School Elementary · Atwood Heights SD 125 | PK–02 | 210 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about J M Hannum Elem School
What grades does J M Hannum Elem School serve?
J M Hannum Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123.
How many students attend J M Hannum Elem School?
J M Hannum Elem School reported 410 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at J M Hannum Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 410 students and 30.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is J M Hannum Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
J M Hannum Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of J M Hannum Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
51.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is J M Hannum Elem School in?
J M Hannum Elem School is part of Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123, based in Oak Lawn, IL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near J M Hannum Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kolmar Avenue Elem School (0.8 mi), Southwest Elem School (0.9 mi), Sward Elem School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.