C+
Machesney Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–5
8615 N 2nd St, Machesney Park, IL 61115 · (815) 654-4509 · Part of Harlem Unit School District 122
Students
361
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
64%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
1–5
What stands out about Machesney Elem School
- Math proficiency 11 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 8 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 41.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency15%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts23%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
8615 N 2nd St, Machesney Park
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 126
Grade 226
Grade 353
Grade 4137
Grade 5119
Enrollment over time
255’20
369’21
344’22
307’23
361’24
Up 41.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%Hispanic 37%Two or more races 7%Black 5%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
What neighbors say
No ratings yet. Be the first neighbor to rate it.
Parents talk
Conversations in Town Square that mention Machesney Elem School.
Other schools in Harlem Unit School District 122
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.