- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Quincy, IL
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Colonel George Iles Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173300005056
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 535
- students enrolled
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel George Iles Elem Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173300005056 · Quincy, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students)
Resource Investment Index #5 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Quincy Sr High
Quincy Sr High School
1,847 students
- Quincy Jr High
Quincy Jr High School
1,295 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 588
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
588 students
- Thomas S Baldw 564
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
564 students
- This school 535
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
535 students
- Sarah Atwater 501
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
501 students
What this shows Colonel George Iles Elem Sch reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonel George Iles Elem Sch compares
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Two or More 18.5%
African American 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Colonel George Iles Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Colonel George Iles Elem Sch.
$12,997
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Colonel George Iles Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Quincy Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonel George Iles Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Quincy
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch
Standard public school
564 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Standard public school
501 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch
Standard public school
500 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonel George Iles Elem Sch
How many students attend Colonel George Iles Elem Sch?
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonel George Iles Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonel George Iles Elem Sch is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonel George Iles Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Colonel George Iles Elem Sch is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonel George Iles Elem Sch?
Colonel George Iles Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonel George Iles Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonel George Iles Elem Sch ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Quincy, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Colonel George Iles Elem Sch, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Sr High School (1,847 students), Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.
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