How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Ralston Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Machesney Park, IL | Machesney Park, IL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | elementary |
| Enrollment | 571 | 232 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.3:1 | 14.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Ralston Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,860 | $18,860 |
| District | Harlem Ud 122 | Harlem Ud 122 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Ralston Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.3% | 76.7% |
| African American | 8.1% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.6% | 13.8% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.0% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Ralston Elem School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | — | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.8% | 21.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.