Enrollment
672
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chatham, IL
Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Intermediate Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170492004497
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Intermediate Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chatham · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 672
- students enrolled
Glenwood Intermediate Sch has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Intermediate Sch ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chatham, IL.
School address
District: Ball Chatham Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 170492004497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glenwood Intermediate Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glenwood Intermediate Sch
Glenwood Intermediate Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Chatham, Illinois, enrolling 672 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 672 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% 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 Elementary School (573 students): Glenwood Intermediate Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 15.3:1).
Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students) and Glenwood Middle School (735 students) alongside Glenwood Intermediate Sch.
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 Intermediate Sch compares
Glenwood Intermediate Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Illinois - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 672 Top 16% in Illinois - larger than 84% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 16.5:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170492004497
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 5.7%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Glenwood Intermediate Sch is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 672:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 14.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ball Chatham Cusd 5, which includes Glenwood Intermediate Sch.
$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 Intermediate Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ball Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatham Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Intermediate Sch'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
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 Intermediate Sch
How many students attend Glenwood Intermediate Sch?
Glenwood Intermediate Sch has 672 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chatham, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Intermediate Sch is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Intermediate Sch?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Intermediate Sch is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Chatham, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Intermediate Sch?
Glenwood Intermediate Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Intermediate Sch rank among elementary schools in Chatham?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Intermediate Sch ranks #2 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 Intermediate Sch a good school?
Glenwood Intermediate Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Intermediate Sch, Ball Chatham Cusd 5 also operates Glenwood High School (1,484 students), Glenwood Middle School (735 students), and Glenwood Elementary School (573 students). See the Ball Chatham Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.