- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galena, IL
Galena Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Galena Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171605001914
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Primary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 576
- students enrolled
Galena Primary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Primary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Galena, IL.
School address
District: Galena Usd 120 · Illinois
NCES ID 171605001914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+274 students YoY
Galena Primary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+86.7%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+274 students YoY 171605001914 · Galena, IL Other · MID · TRAD
576 enr · 25:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena High School (260 students)
Galena Primary School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 590 in 2023-24 (+86.7%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Galena Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galena Primary School
576 students
- Galena High Sc
Galena High School
260 students
- Galena Middle
Galena Middle School
259 students
What this shows Galena Primary School reports 576 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Primary School compares
Galena Primary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 79% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
25:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 98% in Illinois - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 576 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Galena Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
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 Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Galena Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~576 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Primary School
How many students attend Galena Primary School?
Galena Primary School has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galena, IL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 590 (2023-24), up 274.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Primary School is 25:1, which is 79% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Galena Primary School is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Galena, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Primary School?
Galena Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Primary School ranks #3 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 Primary School, Galena Usd 120 also operates Galena High School (260 students) and Galena Middle School (259 students). See the Galena Usd 120 district page for the complete list.