- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Villa Grove Elem School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 174032004869 · Villa Grove, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Villa Grove High School (194 students)
Villa Grove Elem School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 21.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Villa Grove Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Villa Grove Elem School
310 students
- Villa Grove Hi
Villa Grove High School
194 students
- Villa Grove Jr 95
Villa Grove Jr High School
95 students
What this shows Villa Grove Elem School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Villa Grove Elem School compares
Villa Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Villa Grove Cusd 302 reports $12,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 95
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide other 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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.