- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galesburg, IL
Lombard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lombard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171608006773
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lombard Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 534
- students enrolled
Lombard Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lombard Middle School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608006773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lombard Middle School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 171608006773 · Galesburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
534 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students)
Lombard Middle School held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Lombard Middle 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
- This school
Lombard Middle School
534 students
- King 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 Lombard Middle School reports 534 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lombard Middle School compares
Lombard Middle 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
African American 18.4%
Two or More 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.4, Lombard Middle 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 Lombard Middle 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 |
| King 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 Lombard Middle 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 (~534 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lombard Middle School
How many students attend Lombard Middle School?
Lombard Middle School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galesburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lombard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lombard Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lombard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lombard Middle School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lombard Middle School?
Lombard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lombard Middle School rank among elementary schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Lombard Middle School ranks #3 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 Lombard Middle School, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students), Steele School (542 students), and King School (510 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.