Ralston Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades 1–5
Part of Harlem UD 122
710 Ralston Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115 · (815) 654-4505
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Academic performance
Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
232Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
45%Free / reduced lunch
SuburbSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 148
Grade 244
Grade 354
Grade 452
Grade 534
Students
White · 77%178
Hispanic · 14%32
Two or more races · 8%19
Black · 1%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
349’20
285’21
284’22
294’23
232’24
Location
710 Ralston Rd Machesney Park
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.