- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverdale, IL
Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171245005420
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 197
- students enrolled
Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Riverdale, IL.
School address
District: Dolton Sd 148 · Illinois
NCES ID 171245005420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Park Elementary School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171245005420 · Riverdale, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (342 students)
Park Elementary School held near 200 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.6 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
342 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
282 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary School
259 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem School
248 students
- This school
Park Elementary School
197 students
- Early Childhoo
Early Childhood Cntr
196 students
What this shows Park Elementary School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Elementary School compares
Park Elementary 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 30% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 9% in Illinois - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$26,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.5%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Park Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dolton Sd 148 reports $26,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Cntr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverdale
2 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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Elementary School
How many students attend Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has 197 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverdale, IL. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 200 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Elementary School is 9.8:1, which is 30% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% 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 Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Park Elementary School is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Riverdale, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Elementary School?
Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Dolton Sd 148?
Besides Park Elementary School, Dolton Sd 148 also operates Lincoln Elementary School (342 students), Washington Elem School (282 students), and Franklin Elementary School (259 students). See the Dolton Sd 148 district page for the complete list.