Below Average
#3368 of 3,813 schools in IL
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Elementary School · Park Forest Sd 163 · Chicago Heights, IL
A Park Forest Sd 163 elementary school serving grades 4th – 5th.
401 Concord Dr, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
- Math 13% proficient (2019)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2017, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,973/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chicago Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Illinois SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Kennedy Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Park Forest Sd 163
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is listed in Park Forest SD 163; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is a public elementary school in Chicago Heights, IL, part of Park Forest Sd 163, serving approximately 315 students in grades 4th-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,368 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barack Obama Sch of Ldership
What grades does Barack Obama Sch of Ldership serve?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
The student-teacher ratio at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barack Obama Sch of Ldership rank in IL?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership ranks #3,368 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership's MySchoolScout rating?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership a charter school?
No, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership a Title I school?
No, Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barack Obama Sch of Ldership?
81.6% of students at Barack Obama Sch of Ldership qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (708) 668-9101
- Area population (ZIP 60411)
- 52,395
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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