Harvey SD 152 School District

16001 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426-4916
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,619 students in Harvey SD 152 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Harvey SD 152 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,619 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harvey SD 152 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#841 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
5%
27%
9%
30%
20%
50%
(2022-23)
43.9%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
29%
% Black
58%
16%
% White
1%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,873 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,462 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,873
$22,455
Spending / Student
$18,462
$21,692

Best Harvey SD 152 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14700 Main St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1390
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Holmes Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16000 Carse Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0440
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Maya Angelou Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
15748 Page Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0740
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
71 E 152nd St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-1130
Gr: PK-5 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Brooks Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14741 Wallace St
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-6390
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
16001 Lincoln Ave, Riley Pre-k
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 210-3960
Gr: PK | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,619 students.
What is the rank of Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District is ranked #844 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey SD 152 School District?
58% of Harvey SD 152 School District students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harvey SD 152 School District?
Harvey SD 152 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Harvey SD 152 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,462 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,619 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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