Enrollment
51
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dongola Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dongola Jr High School
Dongola Jr High School is a small middle school in Dongola, Illinois, enrolling 51 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Illinois schools, with 51 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% 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 High School (62 students) alongside Dongola Jr 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 Jr High School compares
Dongola Jr 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dongola Usd 66, which includes Dongola Jr 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 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
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar middle 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 (~51 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Dongola on the city page.
Is Dongola Jr High School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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