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NIXON

2121 N KEELER Ave

Chicago, Illinois 60639

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Staffing and School Resourcing

By moving fully away from Student-Based Budgeting (where a dollar amount is allocated per student), and setting a standard for staffing positions and resources for every CPS school, no matter the size, type, or neighborhood, CPS is moving toward a more equitable, more transparent funding model.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Opportunity Index

CPS uses a formula called the Opportunity Index to determine the level of need within a school community. This is one of tools used to ensure our students who are most impacted by inequity have the resources needed to build strong, vibrant, and healthy school communities. Going forward, CPS is expanding the use of this tool by leveraging data to allocate even more resources based on student and community need. These include additional teacher positions, tutors, social and emotional supports, restorative justice coordinators, and discretionary funds.

Total Indicator Score

NIXON

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Opportunity Index Sum Score  

38
 
11
Low
30
Moderate
55
High
Range of Need

Opportunity Index Average Score  

3.45
 
0
Low
2.5
5
High
Range of Need

School Demographic Factors

1/5

% of Students with Disabilities

This score is higher than 16.2% of elementary schools

5/5

Simpson Diversity Index

This score is higher than 84.1% of elementary schools

5/5

% of English Learner Students

This score is higher than 96.6% of elementary schools

5/5

% of Students in Temporary Living Situation

This score is higher than 89.9% of elementary schools

3/5

% of Teachers Retained

This score is higher than 45.7% of elementary schools

Community Factors

3/5

200% of Poverty Rate

This score is higher than 53.4% of elementary schools

4/5

Chicago Hardship Index

This score is higher than 67.6% of elementary schools

5/5

% Uninsured

This score is higher than 87.2% of elementary schools

2/5

Community Life Expectancy

This score is higher than 33.1% of elementary schools

Historical School Funding Factors

3/5

School Budget & Changes in School Budget

This score is higher than 41.1% of elementary schools

2/5

Capital and Outside Funding

This score is higher than 25.6% of elementary schools

School Resourcing

Information on what teachers, staff, supports, and other resources were present in a school when doors opened for SY25.

School Formula Data  
Opportunity Index 43
Fall 2023 20th Day Enrollment 601
Fall 2023 20th Day Non-Cluster Enrollment 601
Adjustment for Schools With Increased Enrollment Due to Newcomer Students 20
Enrollment Input for Teacher Allocations (Non-Cluster + Newcomer Adjustment) 621
District-Provided Foundational Positions  
Principal 1
Assistant Principal 1
School Assistants 1
District-Provided Teachers  
Core Classroom Teachers 29
Holistic Teachers (Physical Education, Arts, Music, World Language, etc.) for Elementary Schools 6
Supplemental Title I Interventionists 2
All Resources Purchased with Flexible Funding  
Teachers 3
Assistant Principals 1
Clerks 1
Counselors 2
Restorative Justice Coordinators 1
Technology Coordinators 1
Other Non-Instructional Staff 1
Funding for Non-Staff Costs $144,577
Programmatic Resources  
Dual Language Coordinators 1
Bilingual Coordinators 1
Students in Temporary Living Situations (STLS) Advocates 1
Early Childhood  
Early Childhood Teachers 2
Early Childhood Paraprofessionals 2
Special Education  
Special Education Teachers 8
Special Education Paraprofessionals (incl. Bilingual Paraprofessionals) 15
Professional Development  
Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier I) $17,280
Supplementary Tiered Instructional Support Dollars (Tier II) $86,480
Day-to-Day School Operations  
Lunchroom 7
School Security 2

Teacher Positions

This data shows how many teachers are staffed at the school and the number of vacant positions.

NIXON - Teacher Positions

 

5Essentials - Effective Leaders

Does leadership focus on results and school improvement?

Effective Leaders

Strong

In schools with Effective Leaders, principals and teachers work together to implement a shared vision. In such schools, people, programs, and resources are focused on a vision for sustained improvement. Leaders:

  • Practice shared leadership
  • Set high goals for quality instruction
  • Maintain mutually trusting and respectful relationships
  • Support professional advancement for faculty and staff
  • Manage resources for sustained program improvement (not measured)

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Involved Families Neutral
Supportive Environment NO DATA
Ambitious Instruction NO DATA
Collaborative Teachers Neutral
Effective Leaders Strong
Very Weak
Weak
Neutral
Strong
Very Strong
Not Enough Data

Note: The overall performance score is comprised of each of the 5Essentials scores. Schools that are at or above benchmark on 3 or more essentials are 10 times more likely to improve than schools that are below the benchmark.

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