- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lawrenceville, IL
Parkside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172215004560
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lawrenceville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 528
- students enrolled
Parkside Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lawrenceville, IL.
School address
District: Lawrence County Cud 20 · Illinois
NCES ID 172215004560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 172215004560 · Lawrenceville, IL Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawrenceville High School (298 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 public schools in Lawrenceville. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Parkside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parkside Elementary School
528 students
- Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville High School
298 students
- Parkview Jr Hi
Parkview Jr High School
235 students
What this shows Parkside Elementary School reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkside Elementary School compares
Parkside Elementary 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Illinois - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$15,211
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 91.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.7, Parkside Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lawrence County Cud 20, which includes Parkside Elementary School.
$15,211
Per student
-16%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 59.9%
Federal 15.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parkview Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parkside Elementary School
How many students attend Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lawrenceville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 16% 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 Parkside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside Elementary School is White at 91.1% of enrollment, in Lawrenceville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside Elementary School?
Parkside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Parkside Elementary School rank among public schools in Lawrenceville?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lawrenceville, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lawrence County Cud 20?
Besides Parkside Elementary School, Lawrence County Cud 20 also operates Lawrenceville High School (298 students) and Parkview Jr High School (235 students). See the Lawrence County Cud 20 district page for the complete list.
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