Galatia CUSD 1

Galatia, Illinois — 4 schools

390
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$15,053
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Galatia CUSD 1 operates 4 public schools serving 390 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 382 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Saline County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,053 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.3% local, 43.3% state, and 17.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,308 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #510 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 268.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 95.5% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools.

Galatia Elem School accounts for 39.8% of all Galatia CUSD 1 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Galatia CUSD 1-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Galatia CUSD 1 school enrollment varies 8.0× across entities

Galatia CUSD 1 school enrollment ranges from 19 students (lowest) to 152 students (highest), a spread of 133 students. That spread reflects typical mixed-portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Galatia CUSD 1 student-counselor ratio is 269:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Galatia CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Galatia CUSD 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Galatia CUSD 1 chronic absenteeism rate is 26.1% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Galatia CUSD 1 is typically wider than the Galatia CUSD 1-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.4%
Federal
43.3%
State
39.3%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
510 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Saline County county, where this district is located.

$634
Studio/mo
$701
1 BR/mo
$920
2 BR/mo
$1,207
3 BR/mo
$1,264
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,308
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Galatia CUSD 1.

White 95.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

268.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Galatia CUSD 1

School Enrollment
Galatia Elem School
152
Galatia High School
115
Galatia Jr High
96
Galatia Grade School Annex
19

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Galatia CUSD 1?

Galatia CUSD 1 has 4 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 390 students.

How much does Galatia CUSD 1 spend per student?

Galatia CUSD 1 spends $15,053 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #510 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Galatia CUSD 1?

The average teacher salary in Galatia CUSD 1 is $69,308 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Galatia CUSD 1?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Saline County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Galatia CUSD 1?

Galatia CUSD 1 students are 95.5% White, 1.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Galatia CUSD 1?

Galatia CUSD 1 has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #510 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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