Enrollment
409
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Homer Glen, IL
Goodings Grove School
Federal NCES profile for Goodings Grove School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171950002226
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goodings Grove School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Homer Glen · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 409
- students enrolled
Goodings Grove School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goodings Grove School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, IL.
School address
District: Homer Ccsd 33c · Illinois
NCES ID 171950002226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Goodings Grove School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Goodings Grove School
Goodings Grove School is a mid-sized elementary school in Homer Glen, Illinois, enrolling 409 students.
At 14.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Homer Glen's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hadley Middle School (834 students): Goodings Grove School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.1:1 vs 12.8:1).
Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students) and Hadley Middle School (834 students) alongside Goodings Grove 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 Goodings Grove School compares
Goodings Grove 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,919
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
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 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Goodings Grove School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Homer Ccsd 33c, which includes Goodings Grove School.
$16,919
Per student
-1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.9%
State 23.6%
Federal 4.5%
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 Goodings Grove School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hadley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Luther J Schilling School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William J Butler School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| William E Young School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goodings Grove School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Homer Glen
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hadley Middle School
Standard public school
834 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Luther J Schilling School
Standard public school
587 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
William E Young School
Standard public school
452 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Reed Elem School
Standard public school
291 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Goodings Grove School
How many students attend Goodings Grove School?
Goodings Grove School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goodings Grove School?
The student-teacher ratio at Goodings Grove School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goodings Grove School?
The largest demographic group at Goodings Grove School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Homer Glen, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goodings Grove School?
Goodings Grove School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Goodings Grove School rank among elementary schools in Homer Glen?
By Resource Investment Index, Goodings Grove School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Homer Glen, 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 Homer Glen on the city page.
Is Goodings Grove School a good school?
Goodings Grove School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Homer Ccsd 33c?
Besides Goodings Grove School, Homer Ccsd 33c also operates Homer Jr High School (865 students), Hadley Middle School (834 students), and Luther J Schilling School (587 students). See the Homer Ccsd 33c district page for the complete list.
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