- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galesburg, IL
Galesburg Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Galesburg Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171608001923
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galesburg Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,158
- students enrolled
Galesburg Senior High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galesburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Galesburg Senior High School held near 1,735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 75.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 171608001923 · Galesburg, IL Other · MID · TRAD
1,158 enr · 14.7:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Steele School (542 students)
Galesburg Senior High School held near 1,735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 79.9 → 75.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Galesburg Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Galesburg Senior High School
1,158 students
- Steele School
Steele School
542 students
- Lombard Middle
Lombard Middle School
534 students
- King School
King School
510 students
- Silas Willard 425
Silas Willard Elem School
425 students
- Bright Futures 176
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
176 students
What this shows Galesburg Senior High School reports 1,158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galesburg Senior High School compares
Galesburg Senior High 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 | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,158
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.9%
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
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
312
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.4%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Galesburg Senior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Galesburg Cusd 205 reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galesburg Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steele School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Willard Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bright Futures Pre-K Prog | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galesburg Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Galesburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galesburg Senior High School
How many students attend Galesburg Senior High School?
Galesburg Senior High School has 1,158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galesburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 1,762 (2022-23) → 1,735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesburg Senior High School is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galesburg Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Galesburg Senior High School is White at 60.4% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galesburg Senior High School?
Galesburg Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Galesburg Senior High School rank among public schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Galesburg Senior High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Galesburg Cusd 205?
Besides Galesburg Senior High School, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Steele School (542 students), Lombard Middle School (534 students), and King School (510 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.