- Enrollment
- 2,079
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Grove Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 172862004347 · Normal, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
519 enr · 18.5:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Normal Community High School (2,079 students)
Grove Elementary School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Grove Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Normal Communi
Normal Community High School
2,079 students
- Normal Communi
Normal Community West High School
1,590 students
- Evans Junior H 778
Evans Junior High School
778 students
- Kingsley Jr Hi 730
Kingsley Jr High School
730 students
- Benjamin Elem 607
Benjamin Elem School
607 students
- This school 519
Grove Elementary School
519 students
What this shows Grove Elementary School reports 519 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grove Elementary School compares
Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,620
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
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.
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
District finance for Mclean County Usd 5 reports $16,620 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~519 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.