- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Markham, IL
Markham Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Markham Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172472002678
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Markham Park Elem School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Markham · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 292
- students enrolled
Markham Park Elem School has class sizes larger than 99% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Markham Park Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Markham, IL.
School address
District: Prairie-Hills Esd 144 · Illinois
NCES ID 172472002678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Markham Park Elem School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 172472002678 · Markham, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 26.5:1 · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students)
Markham Park Elem School shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.5 → 16.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Markham Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prairie-Hills
Prairie-Hills Junior High School
766 students
- Mae Jemison Sc
Mae Jemison School
368 students
- Highlands Elem
Highlands Elem School
311 students
- This school 292
Markham Park Elem School
292 students
- Chateaux Schoo 249
Chateaux School
249 students
- Fieldcrest Ele 217
Fieldcrest Elem School
217 students
What this shows Markham Park Elem School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Markham Park Elem School compares
Markham Park Elem School is a shrinking 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 89% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 99% in Illinois - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$19,068
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
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.
Student demographics
African American 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.5%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Markham Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prairie-Hills Esd 144 reports $19,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Markham Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie-Hills Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mae Jemison School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chateaux School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fieldcrest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Markham Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Markham
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Markham Park Elem School
How many students attend Markham Park Elem School?
Markham Park Elem School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Markham, IL. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Markham Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Markham Park Elem School is 26.5:1, which is 89% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Markham Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Markham Park Elem School is African American at 66.4% of enrollment, in Markham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Markham Park Elem School?
Markham Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Markham Park Elem School rank among schools in Markham?
By Resource Investment Index, Markham Park Elem School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Markham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Markham on the city page.
What other schools are in Prairie-Hills Esd 144?
Besides Markham Park Elem School, Prairie-Hills Esd 144 also operates Prairie-Hills Junior High School (766 students), Mae Jemison School (368 students), and Highlands Elem School (311 students). See the Prairie-Hills Esd 144 district page for the complete list.