- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gurnee, IL
Spaulding Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Spaulding Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171780002075
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spaulding Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Gurnee · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 450
- students enrolled
Spaulding Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Spaulding Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 171780002075 · Gurnee, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: River Trail School (471 students)
Spaulding Elementary School held near 505 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spaulding Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- River Trail Sc
River Trail School
471 students
- Viking School
Viking School
461 students
- Prairie Trail
Prairie Trail School
454 students
- This school
Spaulding Elementary School
450 students
What this shows Spaulding Elementary School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spaulding Elementary School compares
Spaulding Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 21% in Illinois - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,266
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
African American 23.6%
White 17.3%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Spaulding Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Gurnee Sd 56 reports $19,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spaulding Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Viking School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Trail School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spaulding Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spaulding Elementary School
How many students attend Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gurnee, IL. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 505 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spaulding Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 28% 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 Spaulding Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Spaulding Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Gurnee, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spaulding Elementary School?
Spaulding Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Spaulding Elementary School rank among public schools in Gurnee?
By Resource Investment Index, Spaulding Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Gurnee, 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 Gurnee on the city page.
What other schools are in Gurnee Sd 56?
Besides Spaulding Elementary School, Gurnee Sd 56 also operates River Trail School (471 students), Viking School (461 students), and Prairie Trail School (454 students). See the Gurnee Sd 56 district page for the complete list.