Overview
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is a public primary serving grades 4–5 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The school enrolls 367 students. It is part of the Park Forest SD 163 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
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span4–5
DistrictPark Forest SD 163
County17031
CityChicago Heights
ZIP60411
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173081003202
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment367
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino13.6%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian78.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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.
FRL %81%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)