- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galena, IL
Galena Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Galena Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171605001913
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 259
- students enrolled
Galena Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galena, IL.
School address
District: Galena Usd 120 · Illinois
NCES ID 171605001913 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
259 on latest CCD 171605001913 · Galena, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena Primary School (576 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 3 public schools in Galena. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Galena Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galena Primary
Galena Primary School
576 students
- Galena High Sc
Galena High School
260 students
- This school
Galena Middle School
259 students
What this shows Galena Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Middle School compares
Galena Middle School vs Illinois and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Galena Usd 120 reports $16,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Middle School
How many students attend Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galena, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Middle School?
Galena Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Galena Middle School rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Galena, 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 Galena Usd 120?
Besides Galena Middle School, Galena Usd 120 also operates Galena Primary School (576 students) and Galena High School (260 students). See the Galena Usd 120 district page for the complete list.