- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Donovan, IL
Donovan Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Donovan Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171251000818
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donovan Jr High School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Donovan · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 54
- students enrolled
Donovan Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Donovan, IL.
School address
District: Donovan Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171251000818 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Donovan Jr High School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171251000818 · Donovan, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 7.7:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Donovan Elem School (172 students)
Donovan Jr High School shrank from 59 students in 2022-23 to 56 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.3 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Donovan Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donovan Elem S
Donovan Elem School
172 students
- Donovan Sr Hig
Donovan Sr High School
72 students
- This school 54
Donovan Jr High School
54 students
What this shows Donovan Jr High School reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donovan Jr High School compares
Donovan 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 2% in Illinois - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 54 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.8, Donovan Jr High 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 Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donovan Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donovan Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~54 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donovan Jr High School
How many students attend Donovan Jr High School?
Donovan Jr High School has 54 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Donovan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 59 (2022-23) → 56 (2023-24), down 3.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan Jr High School is 7.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 51% 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 Donovan Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Donovan Jr High School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Donovan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donovan Jr High School?
Donovan Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Jr High School rank among public schools in Donovan?
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Jr High School ranks #1 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 Jr High School, Donovan Cusd 3 also operates Donovan Elem School (172 students) and Donovan Sr High School (72 students). See the Donovan Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.