Enrollment
519
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Normal, IL
Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172862004347
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Normal · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 519
- students enrolled
Grove Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, IL.
School address
District: Mclean County Usd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 172862004347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove Elementary School
Grove Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Normal, Illinois, enrolling 519 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Illinois schools and 32% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 519 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Normal's elementary schools, it stands alongside Prairieland Elementary School (450 students): Grove Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 14.1:1).
Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students) and Normal Community West High School (1,590 students) alongside Grove Elementary 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 Grove Elementary School compares
Grove Elementary 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 519 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
519
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$14,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 53.9%
Asian 24.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mclean County Usd 5, which includes Grove Elementary School.
$14,528
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.3%
State 29.2%
Federal 7.4%
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 Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Normal Community West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsley Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Normal
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Prairieland Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Colene Hoose Elem School
Standard public school
413 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Oakdale Elem School
Standard public school
386 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Glenn Elem School
Standard public school
272 students 16:1 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 (~519 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Grove Elementary School?
Grove Elementary School has 519 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Normal, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grove Elementary School is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Normal, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Elementary School?
Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Normal?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Normal, 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 Normal on the city page.
Is Grove Elementary School a good school?
Grove Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 Mclean County Usd 5?
Besides Grove Elementary School, Mclean County Usd 5 also operates Normal Community High School (2,079 students), Normal Community West High School (1,590 students), and Evans Junior High School (778 students). See the Mclean County Usd 5 district page for the complete list.
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