- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunlap, IL
Banner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Banner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171270004389
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banner Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 375
- students enrolled
Banner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banner Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270004389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Banner Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 171270004389 · Dunlap, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 17.9:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Banner Elementary School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Banner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- This school 375
Banner Elementary School
375 students
What this shows Banner Elementary School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banner Elementary School compares
Banner Elementary 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Illinois - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,919
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Banner Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Dunlap
1 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banner Elementary School
How many students attend Banner Elementary School?
Banner Elementary School has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunlap, IL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banner Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Banner Elementary School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banner Elementary School?
Banner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Banner Elementary School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Banner Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Banner Elementary School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.