Below Average
#3028 of 3,813 schools in IL
Harvard Park Elem School
Elementary School · Springfield Sd 186 · Springfield, IL
A Springfield Sd 186 elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2501 S 11th St, Springfield, IL 62703
- Math 3% proficient (2021)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvard Park Elem School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harvard Park Elem School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,845/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$44,580
Median home value
$93,100
Median rent
$971/mo
College educated
20.5%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 0.7 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Black Hawk Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| Iles Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 1–8 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Little Flower Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 223 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield Sd 186
- Schools in district
- 35
- Rank in district
- #21 of 31
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harvard Park Elem School is listed in Springfield SD 186; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvard Park Elem School
Harvard Park Elem School is a public elementary school in Springfield, IL, part of Springfield Sd 186, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,028 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvard Park Elem School
What grades does Harvard Park Elem School serve?
Harvard Park Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Harvard Park Elem School?
Harvard Park Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvard Park Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvard Park Elem School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvard Park Elem School rank in IL?
Harvard Park Elem School ranks #3,028 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harvard Park Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvard Park Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harvard Park Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvard Park Elem School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harvard Park Elem School a charter school?
No, Harvard Park Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvard Park Elem School a Title I school?
No, Harvard Park Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvard Park Elem School?
79.4% of students at Harvard Park Elem School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Sangamon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (217) 525-3214
- Area population (ZIP 62703)
- 28,820
- Area average commute
- 17.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 62703; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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