Enrollment
361
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824005530
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Machesney Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Machesney Elem School
Machesney Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Machesney Park, Illinois, enrolling 361 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Machesney Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Olson Park Elem School (294 students): Machesney Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Harlem Ud 122 also operates Harlem High School (1,884 students) and Harlem Middle School (1,330 students) alongside Machesney Elem School.
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 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 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
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% 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
$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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 361 Top 52% in Illinois - larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171824005530
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.6%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 11
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlem Ud 122, which includes Machesney Elem School.
$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 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maple Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,330
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in Machesney Park
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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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 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 37/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Machesney Elem School a good school?
Machesney Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.