Enrollment
465
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Morton, IL
Grundy Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Grundy Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 172680002861
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grundy Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Morton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 465
- students enrolled
Grundy Elem School has class sizes larger than 90% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Morton, IL.
School address
District: Morton Cusd 709 · Illinois
NCES ID 172680002861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grundy Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grundy Elem School
Grundy Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Morton, Illinois, enrolling 465 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Illinois schools and 26% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 465 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Morton's public schools, it stands alongside Lincoln Elem School (517 students): Grundy Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students) and Lincoln Elem School (517 students) alongside Grundy Elem 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 Grundy Elem School compares
Grundy Elem 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in Illinois - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,735
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
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 465 Top 35% in Illinois - larger than 65% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172680002861
Student demographics
White 86.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Grundy Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.3%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Morton Cusd 709, which includes Grundy Elem School.
$13,735
Per student
-19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.3%
State 24.8%
Federal 6.9%
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 Grundy Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morton Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lettie Brown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grundy Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Morton
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Grundy Elem School
How many students attend Grundy Elem School?
Grundy Elem School has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Morton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grundy Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grundy Elem School is 17.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grundy Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Grundy Elem School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Morton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grundy Elem School?
Grundy Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Grundy Elem School rank among schools in Morton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Elem School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Morton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Morton on the city page.
Is Grundy Elem School a good school?
Grundy Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of 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 Morton Cusd 709?
Besides Grundy Elem School, Morton Cusd 709 also operates Morton High School (1,061 students), Lincoln Elem School (517 students), and Morton Jr High School (504 students). See the Morton Cusd 709 district page for the complete list.