- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Granite City, IL
Grigsby Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Grigsby Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171728006706
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grigsby Intermediate School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Granite City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 818
- students enrolled
Grigsby Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 85% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grigsby Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, IL.
School address
District: Granite City Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 171728006706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Grigsby Intermediate School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 171728006706 · Granite City, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Granite City High School (1,755 students)
Grigsby Intermediate School held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grigsby Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granite City H
Granite City High School
1,755 students
- Coolidge Junio
Coolidge Junior High Sch
854 students
- This school
Grigsby Intermediate School
818 students
- Prather Elemen 612
Prather Elementary School
612 students
- Frohardt Elem 452
Frohardt Elem School
452 students
- Wilson Elem Sc 448
Wilson Elem School
448 students
What this shows Grigsby Intermediate School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grigsby Intermediate School compares
Grigsby Intermediate 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
57.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.4%
African American 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Grigsby Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Granite City Cusd 9 reports $14,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grigsby Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coolidge Junior High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prather Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frohardt Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grigsby Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Granite City
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frohardt Elem School
Standard public school
452 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elem School
Standard public school
448 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Mitchell Elementary School
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Maryville Elem School
Standard public school
395 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grigsby Intermediate School
How many students attend Grigsby Intermediate School?
Grigsby Intermediate School has 818 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Granite City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 829 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grigsby Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grigsby Intermediate School is 16.7:1, which is 19% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grigsby Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Grigsby Intermediate School is White at 52.4% of enrollment, in Granite City, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grigsby Intermediate School?
Grigsby Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Grigsby Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Granite City?
By Resource Investment Index, Grigsby Intermediate School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Granite City, 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 Granite City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite City Cusd 9?
Besides Grigsby Intermediate School, Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students), Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students), and Prather Elementary School (612 students). See the Granite City Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.