- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dongola, IL
Dongola Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Dongola Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171248004610
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dongola Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Dongola · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51
- students enrolled
Dongola Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola Jr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Dongola, IL.
School address
District: Dongola Usd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 171248004610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dongola Jr High School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-17.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171248004610 · Dongola, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
51 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Dongola Elementary School (108 students)
Dongola Jr High School shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-17.0%). Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dongola Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dongola Elemen
Dongola Elementary School
108 students
- Dongola High S
Dongola High School
62 students
- This school
Dongola Jr High School
51 students
What this shows Dongola Jr High School reports 51 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dongola Jr High School compares
Dongola Jr High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 51 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
51
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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 90.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Dongola Jr High 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongola Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dongola High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dongola Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~51 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dongola Jr High School
How many students attend Dongola Jr High School?
Dongola Jr High School has 51 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dongola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola Jr High School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Dongola Jr High School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in Dongola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dongola Jr High School?
Dongola Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Dongola?
By Resource Investment Index, Dongola Jr High School ranks #2 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 Jr High School, Dongola Usd 66 also operates Dongola Elementary School (108 students) and Dongola High School (62 students). See the Dongola Usd 66 district page for the complete list.