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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Loves Park Elem School

344 Grand Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111Harlem UD 122 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–06Non-Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$20,135
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 40% vs nat'l
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 10% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades 01–06 in Loves Park, Illinois.
40% above average funding
District spends $20,135 per pupil, 40% more than the national average of $14,347.
13.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Loves Park Elem School is a mid-sized elementary in Loves Park, Illinois, serving grades 01–06 with 351 students. The district invests $20,135 per student — 40% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Loves Park Elem School

351
Total Students
13.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
68%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution184 male · 167 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility68%
National avg 52% · 238 students
Student Composition
60%
17%
13%
Asian3%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino17%
Black13%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 171824002106

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,135Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,135
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,859
Student Support$3,826
Administration$2,416
Operations$3,020
Other$2,014
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,135 spent per student, an estimated $8,920 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
41%
State government
46.8%
Local (property tax)
41.1%
Federal programs
12.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,135/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Donald C Parker Early Educ CenterMaple Elem SchoolRock Cut Elem SchoolWindsor Elem School
+4 more
↓
Middle
Harlem Middle School
↓
High School
Harlem High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 06
Location—
CountyWinnebago County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictHarlem UD 122 →
Phone: (815)654-4501
NCES ID: 171824002106
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Loves Park seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Harlem UD 122
High
Harlem High School
1,875 students · 09–12
● 42 opp53% FRL
Mid
Harlem Middle School
957 students · 07–08
61% FRL
Elem
Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
553 students · PK–KG
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Maple Elem School
410 students · 01–06
75% FRL
Elem
Rock Cut Elem School
407 students · 01–06
60% FRL
Elem
Windsor Elem School
365 students · 01–06
74% FRL
Elem
Machesney Elem School
344 students · 01–06
● 42 opp60% FRL
Elem
Olson Park Elem School
343 students · 01–06
● 42 opp51% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
344 Grand Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.