Enrollment
146
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Justice, IL
Gladness V Player Ecc
Federal NCES profile for Gladness V Player Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170717006392
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gladness V Player Ecc earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Justice · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 146
- students enrolled
Gladness V Player Ecc has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gladness V Player Ecc ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Justice, IL.
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
NCES ID 170717006392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladness V Player Ecc compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gladness V Player Ecc
Gladness V Player Ecc is a small combined-grade school in Justice, Illinois, enrolling 146 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 146 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
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 (36%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students) and Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students) alongside Gladness V Player Ecc.
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 Gladness V Player Ecc compares
Gladness V Player Ecc on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Illinois - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$18,098
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Gladness V Player Ecc is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes Gladness V Player Ecc.
$18,098
Per student
+6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.9%
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 Gladness V Player Ecc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank a Brodnicki Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geo T Wilkins Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgeview Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George T Wilkins Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robina Lyle Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gladness V Player Ecc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~146 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Gladness V Player Ecc
How many students attend Gladness V Player Ecc?
Gladness V Player Ecc has 146 students enrolled. It is a public school in Justice, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gladness V Player Ecc?
The student-teacher ratio at Gladness V Player Ecc is 14.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gladness V Player Ecc?
The largest demographic group at Gladness V Player Ecc is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Justice, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladness V Player Ecc?
Gladness V Player Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Gladness V Player Ecc rank among public schools in Justice?
By Resource Investment Index, Gladness V Player Ecc ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Justice, 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 Justice on the city page.
Is Gladness V Player Ecc a good school?
Gladness V Player Ecc earns 36/100 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 Indian Springs Sd 109?
Besides Gladness V Player Ecc, Indian Springs Sd 109 also operates Frank a Brodnicki Elem School (618 students), Geo T Wilkins Jr High School (508 students), and Bridgeview Elem School (436 students). See the Indian Springs Sd 109 district page for the complete list.
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