- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galatia, IL
Galatia Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Galatia Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171602004639
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galatia Elem School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Galatia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 152
- students enrolled
Galatia Elem School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galatia Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galatia, IL.
School address
District: Galatia Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171602004639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Galatia Elem School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 171602004639 · Galatia, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
152 enr · 9.5:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Galatia High School (115 students)
Galatia Elem School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.4 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Galatia Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galatia Elem School
152 students
- Galatia High S
Galatia High School
115 students
- Galatia Jr Hig
Galatia Jr High
96 students
- Galatia Grade 19
Galatia Grade School Annex
19 students
What this shows Galatia Elem School reports 152 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galatia Elem School compares
Galatia Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Illinois - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$13,559
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
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Galatia Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Galatia Cusd 1 reports $13,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galatia Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatia High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galatia Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galatia Grade School Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galatia Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 (~152 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galatia Elem School
How many students attend Galatia Elem School?
Galatia Elem School has 152 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galatia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galatia Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galatia Elem School is 9.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galatia Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Galatia Elem School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Galatia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galatia Elem School?
Galatia Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Galatia Elem School rank among public schools in Galatia?
By Resource Investment Index, Galatia Elem School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galatia, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Galatia Cusd 1?
Besides Galatia Elem School, Galatia Cusd 1 also operates Galatia High School (115 students), Galatia Jr High (96 students), and Galatia Grade School Annex (19 students). See the Galatia Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.