Enrollment
742
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gary D Wright Elem Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gary D Wright Elem Sch
Gary D Wright Elem Sch is a large elementary school in Hampshire, Illinois, enrolling 742 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 44% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Hampshire's elementary schools, it stands alongside Big Timber Elementary School (451 students): Gary D Wright Elem Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 15:1).
Cusd 300 also operates Dundee-Crown High School (2,573 students) and Harry D Jacobs High School (2,056 students) alongside Gary D Wright Elem Sch.
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 Gary D Wright Elem Sch compares
Gary D Wright Elem Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,386
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cusd 300, which includes Gary D Wright Elem Sch.
$16,386
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 36.4%
Federal 7.6%
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 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
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Gary D Wright Elem Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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