Overview
Jesse C White Learning Academy is a public primary in Hazel Crest, Illinois. The school enrolls 425 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.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictHazel Crest SD 152-5
County17031
CityHazel Crest
ZIP60429
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171860002156
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment425
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino6.5%
Black / African American0.5%
Asian91.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.2%
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 %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)