Enrollment
499
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Norridge, IL
J Giles Elem School
Federal NCES profile for J Giles Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172865006555
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J Giles Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Norridge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 499
- students enrolled
J Giles Elem School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J Giles Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Norridge, IL.
School address
District: Norridge Sd 80 · Illinois
NCES ID 172865006555 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Giles Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at J Giles Elem School
J Giles Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Norridge, Illinois, enrolling 499 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 23% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 499 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 (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Norridge Sd 80 spends $13,465 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Norridge Sd 80, also runs J Leigh Elem School (612 students).
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 J Giles Elem School compares
J Giles 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,465
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
34
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 10.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, J Giles Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norridge Sd 80, which includes J Giles Elem School.
$13,465
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 28.9%
Federal 4.9%
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 J Giles Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Leigh Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J Giles Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~499 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J Giles Elem School
How many students attend J Giles Elem School?
J Giles Elem School has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Norridge, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J Giles Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at J Giles Elem School is 17.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J Giles Elem School?
The largest demographic group at J Giles Elem School is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Norridge, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J Giles Elem School?
J Giles Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 J Giles Elem School rank among public schools in Norridge?
By Resource Investment Index, J Giles Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Norridge, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norridge on the city page.
Is J Giles Elem School a good school?
J Giles Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Norridge Sd 80?
Besides J Giles Elem School, Norridge Sd 80 also operates J Leigh Elem School (612 students). See the Norridge Sd 80 district page for the complete list.
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