- Enrollment
- 1,690
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Batavia, IL
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grace Mcwayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170522000499
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Batavia · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 372
- students enrolled
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Mcwayne Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, IL.
School address
District: Batavia Usd 101 · Illinois
NCES ID 170522000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 170522000499 · Batavia, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students)
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School held near 346 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Batavia Sr Hig
Batavia Sr High School
1,690 students
- Sam Rotolo Mid
Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
1,080 students
- J B Nelson Ele 482
J B Nelson Elem School
482 students
- Louise White E 440
Louise White Elem School
440 students
- Alice Gustafso 403
Alice Gustafson Elem School
403 students
- This school 372
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
372 students
What this shows Grace Mcwayne Elementary School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace Mcwayne Elementary School compares
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,649
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Batavia Usd 101 reports $19,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace Mcwayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Rotolo Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J B Nelson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Louise White Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace Mcwayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,080
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Batavia
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~372 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
How many students attend Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School has 372 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Batavia, IL. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grace Mcwayne Elementary School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Batavia, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace Mcwayne Elementary School?
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grace Mcwayne Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Batavia?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace Mcwayne Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Batavia, 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 Batavia on the city page.
What other schools are in Batavia Usd 101?
Besides Grace Mcwayne Elementary School, Batavia Usd 101 also operates Batavia Sr High School (1,690 students), Sam Rotolo Middle Sch (1,080 students), and J B Nelson Elem School (482 students). See the Batavia Usd 101 district page for the complete list.