Enrollment
317
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Ave Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Ave Elem School
Spring Ave Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in La Grange, Illinois, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding La Grange Sd 105 South spends $24,117 per pupil, 42% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among La Grange's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ogden Ave Elem School (563 students): Spring Ave Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
La Grange Sd 105 South also operates Wm F Gurrie Middle School (278 students) and Ideal Elem School (258 students) alongside Spring Ave 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 Spring Ave Elem School compares
Spring Ave 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$24,117
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grange Sd 105 South, which includes Spring Ave Elem School.
$24,117
Per student
+42%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 22.7%
Federal 5.2%
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 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
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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.
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 (~317 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Spring Ave Elem School a good school?
Spring Ave Elem School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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