Enrollment
62
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171248001502
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dongola High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dongola High School
Dongola High School is a small high school in Dongola, Illinois, enrolling 62 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 48% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Illinois schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Dongola Usd 66 also operates Dongola Elementary School (108 students) and Dongola Jr High School (51 students) alongside Dongola High 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 Dongola High School compares
Dongola High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dongola Usd 66, which includes Dongola High School.
$16,166
Per student
-5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high 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 (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
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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 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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dongola on the city page.
Is Dongola High School a good school?
Dongola High School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois. 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 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.
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