- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Grange, IL
Spring Ave Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Ave Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172163002428
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Ave Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 317
- students enrolled
Spring Ave Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ave Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in La Grange, IL.
School address
District: La Grange Sd 105 South · Illinois
NCES ID 172163002428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Spring Ave Elem School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 172163002428 · La Grange, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Wm F Gurrie Middle School (278 students)
Spring Ave Elem School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Spring Ave Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Spring Ave Elem School
317 students
- Wm F Gurrie Mi
Wm F Gurrie Middle School
278 students
- Ideal Elem Sch
Ideal Elem School
258 students
- Seventh Ave El
Seventh Ave Elem School
194 students
- Hodgkins Elem
Hodgkins Elem School
165 students
What this shows Spring Ave Elem School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Ave Elem School compares
Spring Ave 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,112
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Spring Ave Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Sd 105 South reports $25,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Ave Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm F Gurrie Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ideal Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seventh Ave Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hodgkins Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Ave Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in La Grange
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Ave Elem School
How many students attend Spring Ave Elem School?
Spring Ave Elem School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Grange, IL. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Ave Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Ave Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Ave Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Ave Elem School is White at 82.3% of enrollment, in La Grange, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Ave Elem School?
Spring Ave Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher 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 Spring Ave Elem School rank among elementary schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Ave Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in La Grange, 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 La Grange on the city page.
What other schools are in La Grange Sd 105 South?
Besides Spring Ave Elem School, La Grange Sd 105 South also operates Wm F Gurrie Middle School (278 students), Ideal Elem School (258 students), and Seventh Ave Elem School (194 students). See the La Grange Sd 105 South district page for the complete list.