Enrollment
395
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173732003865
St George Elem School — Bourbonnais, IL
Federal NCES profile for St George Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: St George Ccsd 258 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St George Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
St George Elem School reports 395 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 10.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding St George Ccsd 258 spends $20,465 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 53.7% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How St George Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Illinois — lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$20,465
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
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
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 395 Top 54% in Illinois — larger than 46% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173732003865
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.6%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St George Ccsd 258, which includes St George Elem School.
$20,465
Per student
+2%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 53.7%
State 39.7%
Federal 6.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about St George Elem School
How many students attend St George Elem School?
St George Elem School has 395 students enrolled. It is a other school in Bourbonnais, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St George Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at St George Elem School is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St George Elem School?
The largest demographic group at St George Elem School is White at 73.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bourbonnais, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St George Elem School?
St George Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.