At a glance
Reported students
176
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
21.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
514
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog: 176 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
21.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12.26
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Galesburg. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Galesburg CUSD 205. NCES reports 176 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 21.8:1, above the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.3%) and Black (23.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
- 1How do the reported 21.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.06 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.3%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black23.3%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial17.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Galesburg CUSD 205
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Silas Willard Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
425 reported students
King School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
510 reported students
Steele School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
542 reported students
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
High · Grades 06–12
0 reported students
Galesburg Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
518 reported students
Lombard Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–06
534 reported students
Public schools near Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Area Vocational Center High · Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE | 10–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Galesburg Jr High School Middle · Galesburg CUSD 205 | 07–08 | 518 | 0.2 mi |
| Steele School Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205 | KG–04 | 542 | 1.1 mi |
| Silas Willard Elem School Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205 | KG–04 | 425 | 1.2 mi |
| King School Elementary · Galesburg CUSD 205 | KG–04 | 510 | 2.7 mi |
| Mable Woolsey Elem School Elementary · Knoxville CUSD 202 | PK–04 | 383 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
What grades does Bright Futures Pre-K Prog serve?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Galesburg CUSD 205.
How many students attend Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog reported 176 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
The calculated ratio is 21.8:1, based on 176 students and 8.06 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bright Futures Pre-K Prog a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Galesburg CUSD 205 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bright Futures Pre-K Prog students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bright Futures Pre-K Prog in?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is part of Galesburg CUSD 205, based in Galesburg, IL, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bright Futures Pre-K Prog?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Galesburg Area Vocational Center (under 0.1 mi), Galesburg Jr High School (0.2 mi), Steele School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.