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#1829 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 48% in state
Based on limited data
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Elementary School · Harlem Ud 122 · Machesney Park, IL
A Harlem Ud 122 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
808 Harlem Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Donald C Parker Early Educ Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,855/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Machesney Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,771
Median home value
$160,700
Median rent
$1,111/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Walter Lawson Childrens HomePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| St Bridget SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harlem Ud 122
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,101NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is listed in Harlem UD 122; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is a public elementary school in Machesney Park, IL, part of Harlem Ud 122, serving approximately 562 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,829 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
What grades does Donald C Parker Early Educ Center serve?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has an enrollment of approximately 562 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donald C Parker Early Educ Center rank in IL?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center ranks #1,829 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center a charter school?
No, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donald C Parker Early Educ Center a Title I school?
No, Donald C Parker Early Educ Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donald C Parker Early Educ Center?
70.8% of students at Donald C Parker Early Educ Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 562
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Winnebago County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (815) 654-4559
- Area population (ZIP 61115)
- 22,424
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61115; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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