At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
466
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
100%+46.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Barack H Obama Learning Academy is a public primary in Markham, Illinois. The school enrolls 466 students. It is part of the Hazel Crest SD 152-5 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHazel Crest SD 152-5
County17031
CityMarkham
ZIP60428
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171860002152
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment466
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino14.0%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian84.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
14.0%
Black
0.2%
Asian
84.4%
Two+
0.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.