Enrollment
573
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chatham, IL
Glenwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170492006196
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 573
- students enrolled
Glenwood Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chatham, IL.
School address
District: Ball Chatham Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170492006196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Elementary School
Glenwood Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Chatham, Illinois, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (10%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 287 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ball Chatham Cusd 5 spends $9,944 per pupil, 42% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Chatham's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students): Glenwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.3:1 vs 16.5:1).
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students) and Glenwood Middle School (735 students) alongside Glenwood Elementary 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 Glenwood Elementary School compares
Glenwood Elementary 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,944
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 573 Top 23% in Illinois - larger than 77% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.3:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170492006196
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 9.9%
Asian 7.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Glenwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 287:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ball Chatham Cusd 5, which includes Glenwood Elementary School.
$9,944
Per student
-42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.4%
State 19.7%
Federal 9.0%
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 Glenwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Intermediate Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ball Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,484
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Chatham
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Elementary School
How many students attend Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chatham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Elementary School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Chatham, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Elementary School?
Glenwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Glenwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Chatham, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chatham on the city page.
Is Glenwood Elementary School a good school?
Glenwood Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of 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 Ball Chatham Cusd 5?
Besides Glenwood Elementary School, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students), Glenwood Middle School (735 students), and Glenwood Intermediate Sch (672 students). See the Ball Chatham Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.