Enrollment
62
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 171248001502
Dongola High School — Dongola, IL
Federal NCES profile for Dongola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 19/100.
👥 Class size 23
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
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: Dongola Usd 66 · 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)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dongola High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dongola High School reports 62 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% 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 21% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dongola Usd 66 spends $17,315 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.4% from local sources (property taxes), 59.2% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Dongola High School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 2% | — | — |
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
19.3:1
students per teacher
— 32% above state mean
Top 95% in Illinois — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$17,315
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 62 Top 2% in Illinois — larger than 98% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 19.3:1 +32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171248001502
Student demographics
White 93.5%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dongola Usd 66, which includes Dongola High School.
$17,315
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.4%
State 59.2%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola High School is 19.3:1, which is 32% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dongola High School?
The largest demographic group at Dongola High School is White at 93.5%. The school serves a student body in Dongola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dongola High School?
Dongola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (F) based on 4 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.