Donald C Parker Early Educ Center
Machesney Park, IL
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Ralston Elem School
Machesney Park, Illinois · Grades 1 to 5 · Harlem UD 122
Public school
About Ralston Elem School
Ralston Elem School is a public school in Machesney Park, Illinois, serving grades 1 through 5. It reported 232 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Machesney Park. There are about 13.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (16.8 teachers in all). It is one of 11 schools in Harlem UD 122 School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area, in Winnebago County. Within 5 miles there are 32 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.
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School facts
| Address | 710 Ralston Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (815) 654-4505 |
| School district | Harlem UD 122 |
| Grades | 1 to 5 |
| Students (2024-25) | 232 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 16.8 |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Winnebago County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171824002107). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
Olson Park Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 5Machesney Park · 0.9 miHarlem High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Machesney Park · 1.4 miMachesney Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 5Machesney Park · 1.5 miVeritas Christi Hybrid AcademyPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades 6 to 12Rockford, IL · 1.6 miMarquette Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 3Machesney Park · 1.8 miDonald C Parker Early Educ CenterPublic · Grades PreK to KMachesney Park · 2 miWalter Lawson Childrens HomePrivate · Grades K to 12Loves Park, IL · 2.2 miMaple Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 5Loves Park, IL · 2.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Ralston Elem School serve?
Ralston Elem School serves grades 1 through 5.
How many students attend Ralston Elem School?
Ralston Elem School reported 232 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralston Elem School?
About 13.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 232 students and 16.8 teachers in federal data.
Is Ralston Elem School a public or charter school?
Ralston Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Ralston Elem School in?
Ralston Elem School is part of Harlem UD 122 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/harlem-ud-122-school-district/
Where is Ralston Elem School located?
Ralston Elem School is at 710 Ralston Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. The phone number is (815) 654-4505.
How many other schools are near Ralston Elem School?
There are 32 other schools within 5 miles of Ralston Elem School in our directory.
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