Enrollment
467
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ingleside, IL
Gavin Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gavin Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171629001943
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gavin Central Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 467
- students enrolled
Gavin Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gavin Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ingleside, IL.
School address
District: Gavin Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171629001943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gavin Central Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gavin Central Elementary School
Gavin Central Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ingleside, Illinois, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 24% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 467 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ingleside's public schools, it stands alongside Big Hollow Primary School (387 students): Gavin Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 12.5:1).
Its district, Gavin Sd 37, also runs Gavin South Middle School (325 students).
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 Gavin Central Elementary School compares
Gavin Central 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.8%
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
$14,136
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
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.
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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Gavin Central Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gavin Sd 37, which includes Gavin Central Elementary School.
$14,136
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 39.4%
Federal 12.8%
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 Gavin Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin South Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gavin Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Ingleside
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~467 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gavin Central Elementary School
How many students attend Gavin Central Elementary School?
Gavin Central Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ingleside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gavin Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gavin Central Elementary School is 17.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gavin Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gavin Central Elementary School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Ingleside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gavin Central Elementary School?
Gavin Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Gavin Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Gavin Central Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Ingleside, 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 Ingleside on the city page.
Is Gavin Central Elementary School a good school?
Gavin Central Elementary School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Gavin Sd 37?
Besides Gavin Central Elementary School, Gavin Sd 37 also operates Gavin South Middle School (325 students). See the Gavin Sd 37 district page for the complete list.
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