Enrollment
96
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Galatia, IL
Galatia Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Galatia Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171602001910
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galatia Jr High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Galatia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 96
- students enrolled
Galatia Jr High has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galatia Jr High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Galatia, IL.
School address
District: Galatia Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 171602001910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Galatia Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Galatia Jr High
Galatia Jr High is a small middle school in Galatia, Illinois, enrolling 96 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Illinois schools, with 96 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Galatia Cusd 1 spends $12,026 per pupil, 29% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Galatia Cusd 1 also operates Galatia Elem School (152 students) and Galatia High School (115 students) alongside Galatia Jr High.
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 Galatia Jr High compares
Galatia Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 96 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
96
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 90.6%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Galatia Jr High is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galatia Cusd 1, which includes Galatia Jr High.
$12,026
Per student
-29%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 Galatia Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galatia Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galatia High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galatia Grade School Annex | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galatia Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle 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 (~96 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Galatia Jr High
How many students attend Galatia Jr High?
Galatia Jr High has 96 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Galatia, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galatia Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Galatia Jr High is 16:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galatia Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Galatia Jr High is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Galatia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galatia Jr High?
Galatia Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galatia Jr High rank among public schools in Galatia?
By Resource Investment Index, Galatia Jr High ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Galatia on the city page.
Is Galatia Jr High a good school?
Galatia Jr High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 Galatia Cusd 1?
Besides Galatia Jr High, Galatia Cusd 1 also operates Galatia Elem School (152 students), Galatia High School (115 students), and Galatia Grade School Annex (19 students). See the Galatia Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.
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