- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hampshire, IL
Gary D Wright Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Gary D Wright Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170855005951
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary D Wright Elem Sch earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Hampshire · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 742
- students enrolled
Gary D Wright Elem Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary D Wright Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hampshire, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Gary D Wright Elem Sch grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 170855005951 · Hampshire, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 20.1:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students)
Gary D Wright Elem Sch grew from 638 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE held 37.4 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gary D Wright Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dundee-Crown H
Dundee-Crown High School
2,573 students
- Harry D Jacobs
Harry D Jacobs High School
2,056 students
- Hampshire High
Hampshire High School
2,046 students
- Westfield Comm
Westfield Community School
1,287 students
- Dundee Middle
Dundee Middle School
1,144 students
- This school 742
Gary D Wright Elem Sch
742 students
What this shows Gary D Wright Elem Sch reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary D Wright Elem Sch compares
Gary D Wright Elem Sch 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 44% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$17,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.0%
African American 8.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Gary D Wright Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Cusd 300 reports $17,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary D Wright Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dundee-Crown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampshire High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westfield Community School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dundee Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary D Wright Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,046
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,287
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Hampshire
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary D Wright Elem Sch
How many students attend Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch has 742 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hampshire, IL. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary D Wright Elem Sch is 20.1:1, which is 44% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Gary D Wright Elem Sch is White at 55.8% of enrollment, in Hampshire, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary D Wright Elem Sch?
Gary D Wright Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
How does Gary D Wright Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Hampshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary D Wright Elem Sch ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Hampshire, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Hampshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 300?
Besides Gary D Wright Elem Sch, Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students), Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students), and Hampshire High School (2,046 students). See the Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.