Enrollment
314
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction, IL
Gallatin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gallatin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170004505239
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gallatin Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Junction · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 314
- students enrolled
Gallatin Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Junction, IL.
School address
District: Gallatin Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 170004505239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gallatin Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gallatin Elementary School
Gallatin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Junction, Illinois, enrolling 314 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 314 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gallatin Cusd 7 spends $13,698 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Gallatin Cusd 7 also operates Gallatin High School (203 students) and Gallatin Junior High School (186 students) alongside Gallatin Elementary School.
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 Gallatin Elementary School compares
Gallatin Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$13,698
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 92.4%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Gallatin Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gallatin Cusd 7, which includes Gallatin Elementary School.
$13,698
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 47.5%
Federal 17.3%
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 Gallatin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gallatin Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gallatin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other 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 (~314 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gallatin Elementary School
How many students attend Gallatin Elementary School?
Gallatin Elementary School has 314 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gallatin Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Gallatin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gallatin Elementary School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Junction, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gallatin Elementary School?
Gallatin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gallatin Elementary School rank among public schools in Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Gallatin Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Junction, 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 Junction on the city page.
Is Gallatin Elementary School a good school?
Gallatin Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Gallatin Cusd 7?
Besides Gallatin Elementary School, Gallatin Cusd 7 also operates Gallatin High School (203 students) and Gallatin Junior High School (186 students). See the Gallatin Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.
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