At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 378
368
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
95%+41.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Mae Jemison School is a public primary in Hazel Crest, Illinois. The school enrolls 368 students. It is part of the Prairie-Hills ESD 144 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
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictPrairie-Hills ESD 144
County17031
CityHazel Crest
ZIP60429
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172472004254
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment368
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino7.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian91.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.0%
Hispanic
7.6%
Black
0.0%
Asian
91.6%
Two+
0.3%
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.