- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mchenry, IL
Parkland School
Federal NCES profile for Parkland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172529002758
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkland School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Mchenry · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 645
- students enrolled
Parkland School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mchenry, IL.
School address
District: Mchenry Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 172529002758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Parkland School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 172529002758 · Mchenry, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Mchenry Middle School (695 students)
Parkland School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parkland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mchenry Middle
Mchenry Middle School
695 students
- This school
Parkland School
645 students
- Riverwood Elem
Riverwood Elementary School
619 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elem School
526 students
- Edgebrook Elem
Edgebrook Elem School
494 students
- Chauncey H Duk
Chauncey H Duker School
433 students
What this shows Parkland School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkland School compares
Parkland 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$20,259
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 + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Parkland School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Mchenry Ccsd 15 reports $20,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mchenry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgebrook Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chauncey H Duker School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~645 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkland School
How many students attend Parkland School?
Parkland School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mchenry, IL. CCD year-over-year: 680 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkland School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Parkland School?
The largest demographic group at Parkland School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Mchenry, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkland School?
Parkland School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Parkland School rank among public schools in Mchenry?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkland School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Mchenry, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mchenry on the city page.
What other schools are in Mchenry Ccsd 15?
Besides Parkland School, Mchenry Ccsd 15 also operates Mchenry Middle School (695 students), Riverwood Elementary School (619 students), and Valley View Elem School (526 students). See the Mchenry Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.