- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galesburg, IL
King School
Federal NCES profile for King School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171608001931
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
King School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 510
- students enrolled
King School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, King School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608001931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
King School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 171608001931 · Galesburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students)
King School held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
King School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galesburg Seni
Galesburg Senior High School
1,158 students
- Steele School
Steele School
542 students
- Lombard Middle
Lombard Middle School
534 students
- This school
King School
510 students
- Silas Willard 425
Silas Willard Elem School
425 students
- Bright Futures 176
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
176 students
What this shows King School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How King School compares
King 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,041
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 19.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.8, King School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Galesburg Cusd 205 reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How King School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steele School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Willard Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bright Futures Pre-K Prog | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to King School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Galesburg
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about King School
How many students attend King School?
King School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galesburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 531 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at King School?
The student-teacher ratio at King School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of King School?
The largest demographic group at King School is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for King School?
King School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 King School rank among elementary schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, King School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Galesburg, 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 Galesburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Galesburg Cusd 205?
Besides King School, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students), Steele School (542 students), and Lombard Middle School (534 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.