Enrollment
430
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eureka, IL
Davenport Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Davenport Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171443001780
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davenport Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 430
- students enrolled
Davenport Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eureka, IL.
School address
District: Eureka Cud 140 · Illinois
NCES ID 171443001780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davenport Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davenport Elem School
Davenport Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Eureka, Illinois, enrolling 430 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 860 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Eureka Cud 140 spends $12,474 per pupil, 27% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Eureka Cud 140 also operates Eureka High School (513 students) and Eureka Middle School (436 students) alongside Davenport Elem 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 Davenport Elem School compares
Davenport Elem 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Illinois - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,474
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 88.4%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Davenport Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka Cud 140, which includes Davenport Elem School.
$12,474
Per student
-27%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.6%
State 33.7%
Federal 8.6%
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 Davenport Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Congerville Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodfield Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davenport Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~430 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davenport Elem School
How many students attend Davenport Elem School?
Davenport Elem School has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eureka, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davenport Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davenport Elem School is 14.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davenport Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Davenport Elem School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Eureka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davenport Elem School?
Davenport Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Davenport Elem School rank among public schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Davenport Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eureka, 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 Eureka on the city page.
Is Davenport Elem School a good school?
Davenport Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Eureka Cud 140?
Besides Davenport Elem School, Eureka Cud 140 also operates Eureka High School (513 students), Eureka Middle School (436 students), and Congerville Elem School (97 students). See the Eureka Cud 140 district page for the complete list.
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