Enrollment
510
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How King School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at King School
King School is a mid-sized elementary school in Galesburg, Illinois, enrolling 510 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 510 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Galesburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Steele School (542 students): King School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 13.6:1).
Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students) and Steele School (542 students) alongside King 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 King School compares
King 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,227
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesburg Cusd 205, which includes King School.
$14,227
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
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 (~510 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is King School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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