- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Machesney Park, IL
Olson Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Olson Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171824000670
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olson Park Elem School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Machesney Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 294
- students enrolled
Olson Park Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Park Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Machesney Park, IL.
School address
District: Harlem Ud 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 171824000670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Olson Park Elem School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 171824000670 · Machesney Park, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlem High School (1,884 students)
Olson Park Elem School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Olson 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 294
Olson Park Elem School
294 students
What this shows Olson Park Elem School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olson Park Elem School compares
Olson Park Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 10.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Olson Park Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlem Ud 122 reports $21,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olson Park 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 |
| Machesney Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olson 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 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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olson Park Elem School
How many students attend Olson Park Elem School?
Olson Park Elem School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Machesney Park, IL. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olson Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Olson Park Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olson Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Olson Park Elem School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in Machesney Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olson Park Elem School?
Olson Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Olson Park Elem School rank among elementary schools in Machesney Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Olson Park Elem School ranks #1 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 Olson 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.