- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gavin South Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 171629001945 · Ingleside, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 12.5:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Gavin Central Elementary School (467 students)
Gavin South Middle School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Gavin South Middle School compares
Gavin South Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
Similar elementary schools in Ingleside
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~325 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.