At a glance
Reported students
127
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
25.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois other enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 179 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
225
Algonquin Primary Center: 127 reported students.
State peer staffing position
91st percentile
25.4:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. 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
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Algonquin Primary Center
Algonquin Primary Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Park Forest. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163. NCES reports 127 students for 2024–25.
Among 179 combined / other schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 94 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.4:1, above the Illinois median of 15:1 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 Black (74.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Algonquin Primary Center
- 1How do the reported 25.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black74.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- 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 Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
21st Century Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–03
152 reported students
Blackhawk Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–03
167 reported students
Mohawk Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–03
283 reported students
Barack Obama Sch of Leadership and STEM
Middle · Grades 04–06
367 reported students
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and the Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
428 reported students
Public schools near Algonquin Primary Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Program for Adaptive Learn Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 1.2 mi |
| Speed Independence High School Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 1.2 mi |
| Speed Independence Elem Sch Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 1.2 mi |
| Speed Early Learning Center Other · Speed SEJA #802 | Not reported | — | 1.2 mi |
| Highland School Other · Chicago Heights SD 170 | PK–PK | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| South Cook ISC ALOP Other · Region 07 South Cook ISC 4 | 06–11 | 0 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Algonquin Primary Center
What grades does Algonquin Primary Center serve?
Algonquin Primary Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163.
How many students attend Algonquin Primary Center?
Algonquin Primary Center reported 127 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 179 Illinois combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Algonquin Primary Center?
The calculated ratio is 25.4:1, based on 127 students and 5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Algonquin Primary Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Algonquin Primary Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Algonquin Primary Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Algonquin Primary Center in?
Algonquin Primary Center is part of Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163, based in Park Forest, IL, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Algonquin Primary Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Speed Program for Adaptive Learn (1.2 mi), Speed Independence High School (1.2 mi), Speed Independence Elem Sch (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.