Enrollment
364
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Channahon, IL
N B Galloway Elem School
Federal NCES profile for N B Galloway Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170954000563
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
N B Galloway Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Channahon · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 364
- students enrolled
N B Galloway Elem School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, N B Galloway Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Channahon, IL.
School address
District: Channahon Sd 17 · Illinois
NCES ID 170954000563 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How N B Galloway Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at N B Galloway Elem School
N B Galloway Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Channahon, Illinois, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 364 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Channahon Sd 17 also operates Channahon Junior High School (269 students) and Three Rivers School (268 students) alongside N B Galloway Elem 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 N B Galloway Elem School compares
N B Galloway Elem 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Illinois - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, N B Galloway Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Channahon Sd 17, which includes N B Galloway Elem School.
$15,977
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 16.9%
Federal 5.9%
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 N B Galloway Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channahon Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Rivers School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Path | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to N B Galloway Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other 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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about N B Galloway Elem School
How many students attend N B Galloway Elem School?
N B Galloway Elem School has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Channahon, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at N B Galloway Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at N B Galloway Elem School is 11:1, which is 21% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 30% 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 N B Galloway Elem School?
The largest demographic group at N B Galloway Elem School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Channahon, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for N B Galloway Elem School?
N B Galloway Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 N B Galloway Elem School rank among public schools in Channahon?
By Resource Investment Index, N B Galloway Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Channahon, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Channahon on the city page.
Is N B Galloway Elem School a good school?
N B Galloway Elem School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of 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 Channahon Sd 17?
Besides N B Galloway Elem School, Channahon Sd 17 also operates Channahon Junior High School (269 students), Three Rivers School (268 students), and Pioneer Path (244 students). See the Channahon Sd 17 district page for the complete list.
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