Harlem Ud 122

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Machesney Park, Illinois - 11 schools

An equity score of 51/100 ranks Harlem Ud 122 #84 of 759 districts in Illinois (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $21,101 per pupil, Harlem Ud 122 ranks #187 of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending (Illinois districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

6,178
Total Enrollment
11
Schools
$21,101
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harlem Ud 122 operates 11 public schools serving 6,178 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 8 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Winnebago County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $21,101 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 845 Illinois districts by per-pupil spending. See how Illinois compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 41.1% local, 46.8% state, and 12.1% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 51/100, ranked #84 of 759 in Illinois against a state average of 38, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 11 schools offering Advanced Placement (29 AP courses district-wide), a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 29.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 63.2% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Loves Park Elem School, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.

Its largest campus is Harlem High School, enrolling 1,884 students (31% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Ralston Elem School, at 232 students, a 8x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Harlem High School accounts for 30.5% of all Harlem Ud 122 student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Harlem Ud 122-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: high. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Harlem Ud 122 school enrollment varies 8.1× across entities

Harlem Ud 122 school enrollment ranges from 232 students (lowest) to 1,884 students (highest), a spread of 1,652 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Harlem Ud 122 student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Harlem Ud 122 is typically wider than the Harlem Ud 122-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Harlem Ud 122 chronic absenteeism rate is 29.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Harlem Ud 122 is typically wider than the Harlem Ud 122-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.1%
Federal
46.8%
State
41.1%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
84 / 759
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 11 schools in Harlem Ud 122.

White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
African American 7.3%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 9.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 54.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Harlem Ud 122's schools, above the Illinois average of 38.9.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Loves Park Elem School 63.5
  2. 2 Machesney Elem School 59.6
  3. 3 Rock Cut Elem School 59.0
  4. 4 Maple Elem School 58.9
  5. 5 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center 57.3

Programs & Resources

1 / 11
Schools with AP
29 AP courses total
284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
29.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Harlem Ud 122

School Enrollment
Harlem High School
1,884
Harlem Middle School
1,330
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
571
Machesney Elem School
361
Windsor Elem School
315
Maple Elem School
313
Olson Park Elem School
294
Loves Park Elem School
279
Marquette Elem School
268
Rock Cut Elem School
261
Ralston Elem School
232

How Harlem Ud 122 Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Illinois districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Maine Township Hsd 207 Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Woodstock Cusd 200 Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Rock Island Sd 41 Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Collinsville Cusd 10 Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Round Lake Cusd 116 Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Harlem Ud 122's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harlem Ud 122?

Harlem Ud 122 has 11 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 combined, 8 elementary. Total enrollment is 6,178 students.

How much does Harlem Ud 122 spend per student?

Harlem Ud 122 spends $21,101 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #84 in Illinois.

What is the demographic composition of Harlem Ud 122?

Harlem Ud 122 students are 63.2% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 11 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harlem Ud 122?

Harlem Ud 122 has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #84 out of 759 districts in Illinois.