Enrollment
160
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Litchfield, IL
Madison Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Madison Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172325002561
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madison Park Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Litchfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 160
- students enrolled
Madison Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, IL.
School address
District: Litchfield Cusd 12 · Illinois
NCES ID 172325002561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madison Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madison Park Elem School
Madison Park Elem School is a small elementary school in Litchfield, Illinois, enrolling 160 students.
At 13.3:1, 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.
Enrollment of 160 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 160 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Litchfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Russell Elem School (355 students): Madison Park Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.3:1 vs 27.3:1).
Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students) and Russell Elem School (355 students) alongside Madison Park 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 Madison Park Elem School compares
Madison Park 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$15,434
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Madison Park Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Litchfield Cusd 12, which includes Madison Park Elem School.
$15,434
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.2%
Federal 10.7%
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 Madison Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Litchfield Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Russell Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J D Colt Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madison Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 100
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Litchfield
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~160 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Madison Park Elem School
How many students attend Madison Park Elem School?
Madison Park Elem School has 160 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Litchfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madison Park Elem School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Madison Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Madison Park Elem School is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Litchfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madison Park Elem School?
Madison Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Madison Park Elem School rank among elementary schools in Litchfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Madison Park Elem School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield on the city page.
Is Madison Park Elem School a good school?
Madison Park Elem School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Litchfield Cusd 12?
Besides Madison Park Elem School, Litchfield Cusd 12 also operates Litchfield Senior High School (382 students), Russell Elem School (355 students), and Litchfield Middle School (282 students). See the Litchfield Cusd 12 district page for the complete list.
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