- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springfield, IL
Harvard Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harvard Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173708005291
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvard Park Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 370
- students enrolled
Harvard Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Park Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 186 · Illinois
NCES ID 173708005291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harvard Park Elem School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 173708005291 · Springfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
370 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Springfield High School (1,308 students)
Harvard Park Elem School held near 349 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harvard Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Springfield Hi
Springfield High School
1,308 students
- Springfield So
Springfield Southeast High Sch
1,229 students
- Lanphier High
Lanphier High School
1,117 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
709 students
- Early Learning
Early Learning Center
549 students
- This school 370
Harvard Park Elem School
370 students
What this shows Harvard Park Elem School reports 370 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harvard Park Elem School compares
Harvard 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 370 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
370
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.2%
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
$21,554
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.8%
White 23.8%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Harvard Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Springfield Sd 186 reports $21,554 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harvard Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springfield Southeast High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lanphier High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvard Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,229
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Springfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Early Learning Center
Standard public school
549 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgely Elem School
Standard public school
343 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Feitshans Elem Sch
Standard public school
288 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Lee Elementary School
Standard public school
204 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~370 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harvard Park Elem School
How many students attend Harvard Park Elem School?
Harvard Park Elem School has 370 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Park Elem School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Harvard Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harvard Park Elem School is African American at 61.8% of enrollment, in Springfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvard Park Elem School?
Harvard Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Harvard Park Elem School rank among schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvard Park Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Springfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield Sd 186?
Besides Harvard Park Elem School, Springfield Sd 186 also operates Springfield High School (1,308 students), Springfield Southeast High Sch (1,229 students), and Lanphier High School (1,117 students). See the Springfield Sd 186 district page for the complete list.