- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Machesney Park, IL
Machesney Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Machesney Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824005530
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Machesney Elem School earns 36/100 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 4
- elementary schools in Machesney Park · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Machesney Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Machesney Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824005530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171824005530 · Machesney Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 13.9:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlem High School (1,884 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 4 elementary schools in Machesney Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Machesney 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
- This school 361
Machesney Elem School
361 students
- Windsor Elem S 315
Windsor Elem School
315 students
- Maple Elem Sch 313
Maple Elem School
313 students
What this shows Machesney Elem School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Machesney Elem School compares
Machesney Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
26.6%
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
22
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Machesney Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Machesney Elem School.
$21,101
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Machesney Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar 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 |
| Windsor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maple Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Machesney 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
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Machesney 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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Machesney Elem School
How many students attend Machesney Elem School?
Machesney Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Machesney Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Machesney Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Machesney 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 Machesney Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Machesney Elem School is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Machesney Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Machesney Elem School?
Machesney Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Machesney Elem School rank among elementary schools in Machesney Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Machesney Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Machesney Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlem Ud 122?
Besides Machesney 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.
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