Enrollment
325
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ingleside, IL
Gavin South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gavin South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171629001945
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gavin South Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Ingleside · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Gavin South Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gavin South Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Ingleside, IL.
School address
District: Gavin Sd 37 · Illinois
NCES ID 171629001945 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gavin South Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gavin South Middle School
Gavin South Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ingleside, Illinois, enrolling 325 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 325 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ingleside's elementary schools, it stands alongside Big Hollow Middle School (744 students): Gavin South Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 14.6:1).
Its district, Gavin Sd 37, also runs Gavin Central Elementary School (467 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 South Middle School compares
Gavin South Middle 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$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 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Gavin South Middle 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 South Middle 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 South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Central Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gavin South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ingleside
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 (~325 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gavin South Middle School
How many students attend Gavin South Middle School?
Gavin South Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ingleside, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gavin South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gavin South Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Gavin South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gavin South Middle School is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Ingleside, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gavin South Middle School?
Gavin South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 South Middle School rank among elementary schools in Ingleside?
By Resource Investment Index, Gavin South Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ingleside on the city page.
Is Gavin South Middle School a good school?
Gavin South Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 South Middle School, Gavin Sd 37 also operates Gavin Central Elementary School (467 students). See the Gavin Sd 37 district page for the complete list.
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