- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
George O Barr School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173636004835 · Silvis, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
405 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Jr High School (186 students)
George O Barr School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How George O Barr School compares
George O Barr 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$15,487
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
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.
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
District finance for Silvis Sd 34 reports $15,487 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Silvis
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 (~405 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.