- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Gibson City, IL
Gcms High School
Federal NCES profile for Gcms High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170004100254
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gcms High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gibson City · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 275
- students enrolled
Gcms High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gcms High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gibson City, IL.
School address
District: Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170004100254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Gcms High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 170004100254 · Gibson City, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 12:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Gcms Elementary School (489 students)
Gcms High School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gcms High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gcms Elementar
Gcms Elementary School
489 students
- This school
Gcms High School
275 students
- Gcms Middle Sc
Gcms Middle School
211 students
What this shows Gcms High School reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gcms High School compares
Gcms High 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Gcms High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5 reports $17,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gcms High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gcms Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gcms Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gcms High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gcms High School
How many students attend Gcms High School?
Gcms High School has 275 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gibson City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gcms High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gcms High School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% 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 Gcms High School?
The largest demographic group at Gcms High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Gibson City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gcms High School?
Gcms High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gcms High School rank among public schools in Gibson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gcms High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gibson City, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5?
Besides Gcms High School, Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5 also operates Gcms Elementary School (489 students) and Gcms Middle School (211 students). See the Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.