Enrollment
146
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170717006392
Gladness V Player Ecc — Justice, IL
Federal NCES profile for Gladness V Player Ecc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indian Springs Sd 109 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gladness V Player Ecc compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Gladness V Player Ecc reports 146 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 37% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indian Springs Sd 109 spends $21,648 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.6% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 14.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gladness V Player Ecc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 10% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
— 37% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,648
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
Enrollment 146 Top 10% in Illinois — larger than 90% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170717006392
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian Springs Sd 109, which includes Gladness V Player Ecc.
$21,648
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
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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 other 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 20:1, which is 37% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Justice, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gladness V Player Ecc?
Gladness V Player Ecc has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.