Enrollment
499
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 172865006555
J Giles Elem School — Norridge, IL
Federal NCES profile for J Giles Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Norridge Sd 80 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J Giles Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
J Giles Elem School reports 499 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 8% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Norridge Sd 80 spends $14,720 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 66.2% from local sources (property taxes), 28.9% from the state, and 4.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J Giles Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 69% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois — lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,720
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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
Enrollment 499 Top 69% in Illinois — larger than 31% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172865006555
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.0%
In-school suspensions 34
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norridge Sd 80, which includes J Giles Elem School.
$14,720
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
Educator & family resources
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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 a 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 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.