Enrollment
375
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banner Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banner Elementary School
Banner Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Dunlap, Illinois, enrolling 375 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Illinois schools and 28% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 375 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 375 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Dunlap Cusd 323 spends $11,788 per pupil, 31% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Dunlap's elementary schools, it stands alongside Dunlap Grade School (253 students): Banner Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students) and Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students) alongside Banner Elementary 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 Banner Elementary School compares
Banner Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,788
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dunlap Cusd 323, which includes Banner Elementary School.
$11,788
Per student
-31%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.1%
State 25.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Banner Elementary School a good school?
Banner Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 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.
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