- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dongola, IL
Dongola High School
Federal NCES profile for Dongola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171248001502
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dongola High School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Dongola · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 62
- students enrolled
Dongola High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Dongola, IL.
School address
District: Dongola Usd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 171248001502 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Dongola High School held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 3.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 171248001502 · Dongola, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
62 enr · 20.7:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Dongola Elementary School (108 students)
Dongola High School held near 60 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 3.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dongola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dongola Elemen
Dongola Elementary School
108 students
- This school
Dongola High School
62 students
- Dongola Jr Hig
Dongola Jr High School
51 students
What this shows Dongola High School reports 62 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dongola High School compares
Dongola High 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 48% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.5%
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 93.5%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Dongola High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongola Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dongola Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dongola High 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 high 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 (~62 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dongola High School
How many students attend Dongola High School?
Dongola High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dongola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola High School is 20.7:1, which is 48% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dongola High School?
The largest demographic group at Dongola High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Dongola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dongola High School?
Dongola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 High School rank among public schools in Dongola?
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola High School ranks #3 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 High School, Dongola Usd 66 also operates Dongola Elementary School (108 students) and Dongola Jr High School (51 students). See the Dongola Usd 66 district page for the complete list.