Enrollment
153
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170143406538
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 — La Salle, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 reports 153 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 11.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175 spends $23,688 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 71.5% from local sources (property taxes), 21.0% from the state, and 7.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 11% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,688
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 153 Top 11% in Illinois — larger than 89% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 11.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170143406538
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.6%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175, which includes Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175.
$23,688
Per student
+18%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 71.5%
State 21.0%
Federal 7.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
How many students attend Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175?
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 has 153 students enrolled. It is a other school in La Salle, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175?
The student-teacher ratio at Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175?
The largest demographic group at Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 is White at 81.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in La Salle, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175?
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175 has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.