- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Central Park Elem School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 172592002785 · Midlothian, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Kolmar Elem School (535 students)
Central Park Elem School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.6 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Central Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Park Elem School
640 students
- Kolmar Elem Sc
Kolmar Elem School
535 students
- Springfield El
Springfield Elem School
311 students
- Spaulding Scho 134
Spaulding School
134 students
What this shows Central Park Elem School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Park Elem School compares
Central Park Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Midlothian Sd 143 reports $17,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~640 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.