Enrollment
425
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silas Willard Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silas Willard Elem School
Silas Willard Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Galesburg, Illinois, enrolling 425 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
With 425 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 (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Galesburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Steele School (542 students): Silas Willard Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 13.6:1).
Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students) and Steele School (542 students) alongside Silas Willard 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 Silas Willard Elem School compares
Silas Willard 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galesburg Cusd 205, which includes Silas Willard Elem 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 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
- 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
- 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.
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 (~425 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Silas Willard Elem School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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