Enrollment
310
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villa Grove, IL
Villa Grove Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Villa Grove Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174032004869
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Villa Grove Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Villa Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 310
- students enrolled
Villa Grove Elem School has class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Villa Grove, IL.
School address
District: Villa Grove Cusd 302 · Illinois
NCES ID 174032004869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Villa Grove Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Villa Grove Elem School
Villa Grove Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Villa Grove, Illinois, enrolling 310 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Villa Grove Cusd 302 spends $12,388 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Villa Grove Cusd 302 also operates Villa Grove High School (194 students) and Villa Grove Jr High School (95 students) alongside Villa Grove 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 Villa Grove Elem School compares
Villa Grove 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Illinois - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,388
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Villa Grove Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Villa Grove Cusd 302, which includes Villa Grove Elem School.
$12,388
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 49.0%
Federal 6.6%
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 Villa Grove Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Grove High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Villa Grove Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Villa Grove Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other 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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Villa Grove Elem School
How many students attend Villa Grove Elem School?
Villa Grove Elem School has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Villa Grove, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Villa Grove Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Villa Grove Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Villa Grove Elem School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Villa Grove, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Villa Grove Elem School?
Villa Grove Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Villa Grove Elem School rank among public schools in Villa Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Villa Grove Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Villa Grove, 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 Villa Grove on the city page.
Is Villa Grove Elem School a good school?
Villa Grove Elem School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Illinois schools. 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 Villa Grove Cusd 302?
Besides Villa Grove Elem School, Villa Grove Cusd 302 also operates Villa Grove High School (194 students) and Villa Grove Jr High School (95 students). See the Villa Grove Cusd 302 district page for the complete list.
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