Blackhawk Primary Center in Park Forest, IL

At a glance

Reported students

167

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois elementary enrollment

10th percentile

Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

225

Blackhawk Primary Center: 167 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: 134
Teachers (FTE): 12
Student–teacher ratio: 11.2:1

What the reported data says about Blackhawk Primary Center

Blackhawk Primary Center is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Park Forest. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163. NCES reports 167 students for 2024–25.

Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 10th 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 Black (76.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Blackhawk Primary Center

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.5 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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 1.5%
Students with disabilities: 4.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 80.8%
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

White3%
Hispanic12.6%
Black76.6%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.6%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

21st Century Primary Center

Elementary · Grades KG–03

152 reported students

Mohawk Primary Center

Elementary · Grades KG–03

283 reported students

Algonquin Primary Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

127 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

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Public schools near Blackhawk 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
21st Century Primary Center Elementary · Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163	KG–03	152	0.5 mi
Talala Elementary in Park Forest Elementary · Crete Monee CUSD 201U	KG–05	305	0.6 mi
Mohawk Primary Center Elementary · Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163	KG–03	283	0.7 mi
Illinois School Elementary · Matteson ESD 162	KG–08	391	2.2 mi
Matteson Elem School Elementary · Matteson ESD 162	KG–03	420	2.3 mi
Wilson Elem School Elementary · Chicago Heights SD 170	KG–05	160	2.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Primary Center

What grades does Blackhawk Primary Center serve?

Blackhawk Primary Center reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Park Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163.

How many students attend Blackhawk Primary Center?

Blackhawk Primary Center reported 167 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 10th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 134 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Blackhawk Primary Center?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 167 students and 12.5 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 Blackhawk Primary Center a public, charter, or magnet school?

Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk Primary Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

80.8% 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 Blackhawk Primary Center in?

Blackhawk 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 Blackhawk Primary Center?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include 21st Century Primary Center (0.5 mi), Talala Elementary in Park Forest (0.6 mi), Mohawk Primary Center (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.