- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galesburg, IL
Steele School
Federal NCES profile for Steele School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171608001918
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steele School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Galesburg · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 542
- students enrolled
Steele School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steele School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Galesburg, IL.
School address
District: Galesburg Cusd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171608001918 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Steele School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 171608001918 · Galesburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students)
Steele School held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.3 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Steele School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galesburg Seni
Galesburg Senior High School
1,158 students
- This school
Steele School
542 students
- Lombard Middle
Lombard Middle School
534 students
- King School
King School
510 students
- Silas Willard 425
Silas Willard Elem School
425 students
- Bright Futures 176
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
176 students
What this shows Steele School reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steele School compares
Steele 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$16,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 542 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
African American 26.6%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Steele School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Galesburg Cusd 205 reports $16,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steele School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lombard Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| King School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silas Willard Elem 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 Steele School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steele School
How many students attend Steele School?
Steele School has 542 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galesburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steele School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steele School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Steele School?
The largest demographic group at Steele School is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Galesburg, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steele School?
Steele School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Steele School rank among elementary schools in Galesburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Steele School ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Galesburg Cusd 205?
Besides Steele School, Galesburg Cusd 205 also operates Galesburg Senior High School (1,158 students), Lombard Middle School (534 students), and King School (510 students). See the Galesburg Cusd 205 district page for the complete list.