- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Gavin Central Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 171629001943 · Ingleside, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Gavin South Middle School (325 students)
Gavin Central Elementary School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Gavin Central Elementary School compares
Gavin Central Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,247
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 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
District finance for Gavin Sd 37 reports $15,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Ingleside
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.