Enrollment
571
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Machesney Park, IL
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Federal NCES profile for Donald C Parker Early Educ Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171824001907
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Machesney Park · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 571
- students enrolled
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Machesney Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824001907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Donald C Parker Early Educ Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Machesney Park, Illinois, enrolling 571 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 571 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students) and Harlem Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Donald C Parker Early Educ Center.
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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center compares
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$18,860
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 571 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171824001907
Student demographics
White 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 8.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.8%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Donald C Parker Early Educ Center.
$18,860
Per student
+11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.1%
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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlem Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald C Parker Early Educ Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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Frequently asked questions about Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
How many students attend Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has 571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Machesney Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
The largest demographic group at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Machesney Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Donald C Parker Early Educ Center rank among public schools in Machesney Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Machesney Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Machesney Park on the city page.
Is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center a good school?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Donald C Parker Early Educ Center, Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students), Harlem Middle School (1,330 students), and Machesney Elem School (361 students). See the Harlem Ud 122 district page for the complete list.