Enrollment
399
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bridgeview, IL
George W Lieb Elem School
Federal NCES profile for George W Lieb Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173369003466
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George W Lieb Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bridgeview · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 399
- students enrolled
George W Lieb Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George W Lieb Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bridgeview, IL.
School address
District: Ridgeland Sd 122 · Illinois
NCES ID 173369003466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George W Lieb Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at George W Lieb Elem School
George W Lieb Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bridgeview, Illinois, enrolling 399 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 399 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 (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Simmons Middle School (725 students) and Harnew Elem School (512 students) alongside George W Lieb Elem School.
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 W Lieb Elem School compares
George W Lieb Elem 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$16,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 399 Top 45% in Illinois - larger than 55% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173369003466
Student demographics
White 50.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Asian 6.0%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, George W Lieb Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.8%
In-school suspensions 18
Out-of-school suspensions 28
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ridgeland Sd 122, which includes George W Lieb Elem School.
$16,865
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 37.6%
Federal 13.3%
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 W Lieb Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simmons Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harnew Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ernest F Kolb Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus Manor Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George W Lieb Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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Frequently asked questions about George W Lieb Elem School
How many students attend George W Lieb Elem School?
George W Lieb Elem School has 399 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bridgeview, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George W Lieb Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at George W Lieb Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 W Lieb Elem School?
The largest demographic group at George W Lieb Elem School is White at 50.9% of enrollment, in Bridgeview, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George W Lieb Elem School?
George W Lieb Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 George W Lieb Elem School rank among public schools in Bridgeview?
By Resource Investment Index, George W Lieb Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bridgeview, 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 Bridgeview on the city page.
Is George W Lieb Elem School a good school?
George W Lieb Elem School earns 32/100 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 Ridgeland Sd 122?
Besides George W Lieb Elem School, Ridgeland Sd 122 also operates Simmons Middle School (725 students), Harnew Elem School (512 students), and Ernest F Kolb Elem School (399 students). See the Ridgeland Sd 122 district page for the complete list.