- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galva, IL
Galva Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Galva Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171614005563
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galva Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 280
- students enrolled
Galva Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Galva Cusd 224 · Illinois
NCES ID 171614005563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Galva Elem School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171614005563 · Galva, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Galva Jr-Sr High School (191 students)
Galva Elem School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Galva Elem School compares
Galva Elem 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,522
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Galva Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Galva Cusd 224 reports $14,522 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galva Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galva Jr-Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galva Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Galva
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galva Elem School
How many students attend Galva Elem School?
Galva Elem School has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galva, IL. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galva Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galva Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galva Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Galva Elem School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Galva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galva Elem School?
Galva Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Galva Cusd 224?
Besides Galva Elem School, Galva Cusd 224 also operates Galva Jr-Sr High School (191 students). See the Galva Cusd 224 district page for the complete list.