Harvard Park Elem School

www.sps186.org/o/harvard-park

370 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harvard Park Elementary School, located at 2501 S 11th St in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield Public School District 186. As an urban neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students from diverse backgrounds. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

The school environment at Harvard Park is characterized by its dedication to student support and inclusivity. The staff works to create a structured learning atmosphere that addresses both the academic and developmental needs of its students. As part of the larger Springfield district, the school often benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and community partnerships intended to enhance literacy, mathematics, and extracurricular engagement, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience within their neighborhood.

370

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvard Park Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	8
Black	228
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

Black
228 (61.8%)
White
88 (23.8%)
Two or More
44 (11.9%)
Hispanic
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3214
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/harvard-park
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harvard Park Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	62
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harvard Park Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	46.5%
Male	197	53.2%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)