- Enrollment
- 1,048
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chicago, IL
Gary Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gary Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174155004159
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gary Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in West Chicago · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 425
- students enrolled
Gary Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, IL.
School address
District: West Chicago Esd 33 · Illinois
NCES ID 174155004159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Gary Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 174155004159 · West Chicago, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Leman Middle School (1,048 students)
Gary Elementary School shrank from 443 students in 2022-23 to 415 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gary Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Leman Middle S
Leman Middle School
1,048 students
- This school
Gary Elementary School
425 students
- Wegner Element 384
Wegner Elementary School
384 students
- Indian Knoll E 375
Indian Knoll Elem School
375 students
- Currier Elemen 359
Currier Elementary School
359 students
- Turner Elem Sc 349
Turner Elem School
349 students
What this shows Gary Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gary Elementary School compares
Gary Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$28,160
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.7%
White 14.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Gary Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Chicago Esd 33 reports $28,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gary Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leman Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wegner Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Knoll Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Currier Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Turner Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gary Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chicago
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wegner Elementary School
Standard public school
384 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Indian Knoll Elem School
Standard public school
375 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Currier Elementary School
Standard public school
359 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Turner Elem School
Standard public school
349 students 12:1 students per teacher
Pioneer Elem School
Standard public school
292 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Middle School
Standard public school
259 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gary Elementary School
How many students attend Gary Elementary School?
Gary Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chicago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gary Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gary Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Gary Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gary Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.7% of enrollment, in West Chicago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gary Elementary School?
Gary Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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).
How does Gary Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Chicago?
By Resource Investment Index, Gary Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in West Chicago, 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 West Chicago on the city page.
What other schools are in West Chicago Esd 33?
Besides Gary Elementary School, West Chicago Esd 33 also operates Leman Middle School (1,048 students), Wegner Elementary School (384 students), and Indian Knoll Elem School (375 students). See the West Chicago Esd 33 district page for the complete list.