- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dongola, IL
Dongola Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dongola Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171248004609
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dongola Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Dongola · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 108
- students enrolled
Dongola Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dongola, IL.
School address
District: Dongola Usd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 171248004609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dongola Elementary School held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 171248004609 · Dongola, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 12:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Dongola High School (62 students)
Dongola Elementary School held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dongola Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dongola Elementary School
108 students
- Dongola High S
Dongola High School
62 students
- Dongola Jr Hig
Dongola Jr High School
51 students
What this shows Dongola Elementary School reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dongola Elementary School compares
Dongola 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Illinois - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Dongola Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dongola Usd 66 reports $15,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dongola Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongola High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dongola Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dongola Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Nationwide other 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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dongola Elementary School
How many students attend Dongola Elementary School?
Dongola Elementary School has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dongola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 124 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola Elementary School is 12:1, which is 14% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dongola Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dongola Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Dongola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dongola Elementary School?
Dongola Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dongola Elementary School rank among public schools in Dongola?
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Dongola, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Dongola Usd 66?
Besides Dongola Elementary School, Dongola Usd 66 also operates Dongola High School (62 students) and Dongola Jr High School (51 students). See the Dongola Usd 66 district page for the complete list.