Enrollment
405
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silvis, IL
George O Barr School
Federal NCES profile for George O Barr School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173636004835
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George O Barr School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Silvis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 405
- students enrolled
George O Barr School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George O Barr School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Silvis, IL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George O Barr School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George O Barr School
George O Barr School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Silvis, Illinois, enrolling 405 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Silvis's public schools, it stands alongside Eagle Ridge School (238 students): George O Barr School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.3:1 vs 9.9:1).
Its district, Silvis Sd 34, also runs Northeast Jr High School (186 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 George O Barr School compares
George O Barr 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$14,065
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, George O Barr School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silvis Sd 34, which includes George O Barr School.
$14,065
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.0%
State 45.8%
Federal 13.2%
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 George O Barr School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George O Barr School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Silvis
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 (~405 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George O Barr School
How many students attend George O Barr School?
George O Barr School has 405 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silvis, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George O Barr School?
The student-teacher ratio at George O Barr School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 George O Barr School?
The largest demographic group at George O Barr School is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Silvis, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George O Barr School?
George O Barr School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George O Barr School rank among public schools in Silvis?
By Resource Investment Index, George O Barr School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Silvis, 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 Silvis on the city page.
Is George O Barr School a good school?
George O Barr School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Silvis Sd 34?
Besides George O Barr School, Silvis Sd 34 also operates Northeast Jr High School (186 students). See the Silvis Sd 34 district page for the complete list.
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