Enrollment
176
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galesburg, IL
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Federal NCES profile for Bright Futures Pre-K Prog, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171608005164
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 176
- students enrolled
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Futures Pre-K Prog ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608005164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bright Futures Pre-K Prog compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is a small combined-grade school in Galesburg, Illinois, enrolling 176 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 176 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Among Galesburg's public schools, it stands alongside Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students): Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 14.7:1).
Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students) and Steele School (542 students) alongside Bright Futures Pre-K Prog.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bright Futures Pre-K Prog compares
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 40.3%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 17.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesburg Cusd 205, which includes Bright Futures Pre-K Prog.
$14,227
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.9%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bright Futures Pre-K Prog Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steele School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| King School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silas Willard Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bright Futures Pre-K Prog's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Galesburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
How many students attend Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog has 176 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galesburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
The student-teacher ratio at Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
The largest demographic group at Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is White at 40.3% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Bright Futures Pre-K Prog rank among public schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bright Futures Pre-K Prog ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galesburg on the city page.
Is Bright Futures Pre-K Prog a good school?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Galesburg Cusd 205?
Besides Bright Futures Pre-K Prog, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students), Steele School (542 students), and Lombard Middle School (534 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.
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