- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donovan, IL
Donovan Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Donovan Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171251001503
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donovan Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Donovan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 172
- students enrolled
Donovan Elem School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Donovan, IL.
School address
District: Donovan Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171251001503 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Donovan Elem School held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 171251001503 · Donovan, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 21.5:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Donovan Sr High School (72 students)
Donovan Elem School held near 156 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Donovan Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Donovan Elem School
172 students
- Donovan Sr Hig
Donovan Sr High School
72 students
- Donovan Jr Hig 54
Donovan Jr High School
54 students
What this shows Donovan Elem School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donovan Elem School compares
Donovan Elem 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 54% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$16,529
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Donovan Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Donovan Cusd 3 reports $16,529 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donovan Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donovan Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donovan Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 54
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide other 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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donovan Elem School
How many students attend Donovan Elem School?
Donovan Elem School has 172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donovan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 156 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan Elem School is 21.5:1, which is 54% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donovan Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Donovan Elem School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Donovan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donovan Elem School?
Donovan Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donovan Elem School rank among public schools in Donovan?
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Donovan, 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 Donovan Cusd 3?
Besides Donovan Elem School, Donovan Cusd 3 also operates Donovan Sr High School (72 students) and Donovan Jr High School (54 students). See the Donovan Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.