Enrollment
818
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grigsby Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grigsby Intermediate School
Grigsby Intermediate School is a large elementary school in Granite City, Illinois, enrolling 818 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 90% of state schools at 818 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Granite City Cusd 9 spends $12,416 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 175 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 818 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Granite City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frohardt Elem School (452 students): Grigsby Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.7:1 vs 16.1:1).
Granite City Cusd 9 also operates Granite City High School (1,755 students) and Coolidge Junior High Sch (854 students) alongside Grigsby Intermediate 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 Grigsby Intermediate School compares
Grigsby Intermediate 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,416
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite City Cusd 9, which includes Grigsby Intermediate School.
$12,416
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 38.7%
Federal 13.9%
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 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
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~818 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grigsby Intermediate School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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