- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
J Giles Elem School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 172865006555 · Norridge, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 17.2:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: J Leigh Elem School (612 students)
J Giles Elem School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How J Giles Elem School compares
J Giles Elem 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Norridge Sd 80 reports $13,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~499 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.