- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galesburg, IL
Silas Willard Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Silas Willard Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171608001928
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silas Willard Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 425
- students enrolled
Silas Willard Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Willard Elem School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608001928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Silas Willard Elem School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 171608001928 · Galesburg, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students)
Silas Willard Elem School held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Silas Willard Elem 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
- King School
King School
510 students
- This school 425
Silas Willard Elem School
425 students
- Bright Futures 176
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
176 students
What this shows Silas Willard Elem School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silas Willard Elem School compares
Silas Willard 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 14.1%
African American 12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Silas Willard Elem 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 Silas Willard Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steele School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King 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 Silas Willard Elem 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
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silas Willard Elem School
How many students attend Silas Willard Elem School?
Silas Willard Elem School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galesburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silas Willard Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silas Willard Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Silas Willard Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Silas Willard Elem School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silas Willard Elem School?
Silas Willard Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Silas Willard Elem School rank among elementary schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Silas Willard Elem School ranks #1 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 Silas Willard Elem 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.