Ralston Elem School

www.harlem122.org

284 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Ralston Elementary School, located at 710 Ralston Rd in Machesney Park, Illinois, is a primary educational institution serving the local community within the Harlem School District 122. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in their transition to middle school.

As a neighborhood school, Ralston Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Machesney Park community. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum, including core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science, while often integrating extracurricular activities and programs designed to engage students in both academic and personal development. Through its emphasis on character education and rigorous standards, the school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.

284

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralston Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
236 (83.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (8.5 %)
Two or More
19 (6.7 %)
Black
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harlem UD 122
Phone:	(815)654-4505
Website:	http://www.harlem122.org
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 50