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Harvard Park Elem School

PublicRegular
Springfield, Illinois · Springfield SD 186
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students370
Student:Teacher12.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch88%
Title INo
Harvard Park Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
370
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
88%+34.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level

Overview

Harvard Park Elem School is a public primary in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 370 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
88% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62703
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708005291

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment370
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino2.8%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian54.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native27.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races14.0%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
2.8%
Black
0.3%
Asian
54.8%
Two+
14.0%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %88%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)