- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Loves Park, IL
Loves Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Loves Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824002106
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loves Park Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Loves Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 279
- students enrolled
Loves Park Elem School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loves Park Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Loves Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824002106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Loves Park Elem School grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 171824002106 · Loves Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlem High School (1,884 students)
Loves Park Elem School grew from 351 students in 2022-23 to 369 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Loves Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlem High Sc
Harlem High School
1,884 students
- Harlem Middle
Harlem Middle School
1,330 students
- Donald C Parke 571
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
571 students
- Machesney Elem 361
Machesney Elem School
361 students
- Windsor Elem S 315
Windsor Elem School
315 students
- This school 279
Loves Park Elem School
279 students
What this shows Loves Park Elem School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loves Park Elem School compares
Loves Park Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$21,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Loves Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harlem Ud 122 reports $21,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loves Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlem Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald C Parker Early Educ Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Machesney Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loves Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Loves Park
3 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loves Park Elem School
How many students attend Loves Park Elem School?
Loves Park Elem School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Loves Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 369 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loves Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Loves Park Elem School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Loves Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Loves Park Elem School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Loves Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loves Park Elem School?
Loves Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Loves Park Elem School rank among elementary schools in Loves Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Loves Park Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Loves Park, 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 Loves Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Loves Park Elem School, Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students), Harlem Middle School (1,330 students), and Donald C Parker Early Educ Center (571 students). See the Harlem Ud 122 district page for the complete list.