- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deerfield, IL
South Park Elem School
Federal NCES profile for South Park Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171198001442
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Park Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 424
- students enrolled
South Park Elem School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Deerfield, IL.
School address
District: Deerfield Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 171198001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
South Park Elem School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 171198001442 · Deerfield, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 10.6:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmot Elem School (477 students)
South Park Elem School held near 433 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
South Park Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmot Elem Sc
Wilmot Elem School
477 students
- Alan B Shepard
Alan B Shepard Middle School
476 students
- Kipling Elem S
Kipling Elem School
452 students
- Walden Elem Sc
Walden Elem School
445 students
- Charles J Caru
Charles J Caruso Middle School
440 students
- This school
South Park Elem School
424 students
What this shows South Park Elem School reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Park Elem School compares
South 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 15% in Illinois - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$26,414
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, South Park Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Deerfield Sd 109 reports $26,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Park Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmot Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan B Shepard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kipling Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walden Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles J Caruso Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Park Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Park Elem School
How many students attend South Park Elem School?
South Park Elem School has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deerfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 441 (2022-23) → 433 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem School is 10.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% 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 South Park Elem School?
The largest demographic group at South Park Elem School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Deerfield, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Park Elem School?
South Park Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Park Elem School rank among public schools in Deerfield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Park Elem School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Deerfield, 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 Deerfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Deerfield Sd 109?
Besides South Park Elem School, Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students), Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students), and Kipling Elem School (452 students). See the Deerfield Sd 109 district page for the complete list.