East Dubuque USD 119 operates 3 public schools serving 637 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 623 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Jo Daviess County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $22,072 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.7% local, 31.8% state, and 12.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $76,226 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #78 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), a 295.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.1% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American across the district's schools.
East Dubuque Elem School accounts for 57.6% of all East Dubuque USD 119 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means East Dubuque USD 119-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
East Dubuque USD 119 school enrollment varies 4.3× across entities
East Dubuque USD 119 school enrollment ranges from 84 students (lowest) to 359 students (highest), a spread of 275 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
East Dubuque USD 119 student-counselor ratio is 296:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within East Dubuque USD 119 is typically wider than the East Dubuque USD 119-aggregate figure suggests.
East Dubuque USD 119 chronic absenteeism rate is 19.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within East Dubuque USD 119 is typically wider than the East Dubuque USD 119-aggregate figure suggests.
East Dubuque USD 119 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 637 students.
How much does East Dubuque USD 119 spend per student?
East Dubuque USD 119 spends $22,072 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #78 in Illinois.
What is the average teacher salary in East Dubuque USD 119?
The average teacher salary in East Dubuque USD 119 is $76,226 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near East Dubuque USD 119?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Jo Daviess County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of East Dubuque USD 119?
East Dubuque USD 119 students are 86.1% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for East Dubuque USD 119?
East Dubuque USD 119 has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #78 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.