At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
421
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
15%-38.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
John A Bannes Elem School is a public primary in Tinley Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 421 students. It is part of the Kirby SD 140 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictKirby SD 140
County17031
CityTinley Park
ZIP60477
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172127005174
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment421
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino15.3%
Black / African American4.6%
Asian2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native76.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.3%
Hispanic
15.3%
Black
4.6%
Asian
2.0%
Two+
1.8%
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.