Enrollment
424
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 56
🌟 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 83% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Deerfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 424
- students enrolled
South Park Elem School has class sizes smaller than 83% 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Park Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Park Elem School
South Park Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Deerfield, Illinois, enrolling 424 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 424 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Deerfield Sd 109 spends $24,889 per pupil, 46% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Deerfield Sd 109 also operates Wilmot Elem School (477 students) and Alan B Shepard Middle School (476 students) alongside South Park Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Park Elem School compares
South Park Elem 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 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
11:1
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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois - lower ratio than 83% 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
$24,889
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 424 Top 41% in Illinois - larger than 59% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Students per teacher 11:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171198001442
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.4
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 5.7%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deerfield Sd 109, which includes South Park Elem School.
$24,889
Per student
+46%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 22.5%
Federal 3.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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 | Lower 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Park Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Park Elem School a good school?
South Park Elem School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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