Enrollment
640
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midlothian, IL
Central Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Central Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172592002785
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Park Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Midlothian · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 640
- students enrolled
Central Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, IL.
School address
District: Midlothian Sd 143 · Illinois
NCES ID 172592002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Park Elem School
Central Park Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Midlothian, Illinois, enrolling 640 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Midlothian's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kolmar Elem School (535 students): Central Park Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.9:1 vs 11.6:1).
Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Kolmar Elem School (535 students) and Springfield Elem School (311 students) alongside Central Park Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Central Park Elem School compares
Central Park Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Illinois - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
African American 25.0%
White 17.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Central Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midlothian Sd 143, which includes Central Park Elem School.
$16,294
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 58.3%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Central Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolmar Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spaulding School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 33.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Midlothian
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Park Elem School
How many students attend Central Park Elem School?
Central Park Elem School has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midlothian, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Park Elem School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Central Park Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Midlothian, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Park Elem School?
Central Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Park Elem School rank among elementary schools in Midlothian?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Park Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Midlothian, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Midlothian on the city page.
Is Central Park Elem School a good school?
Central Park Elem School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Midlothian Sd 143?
Besides Central Park Elem School, Midlothian Sd 143 also operates Kolmar Elem School (535 students), Springfield Elem School (311 students), and Spaulding School (134 students). See the Midlothian Sd 143 district page for the complete list.
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