- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Donovan, IL
Donovan Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Donovan Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171251001504
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donovan Sr High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Donovan · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 72
- students enrolled
Donovan Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Donovan, IL.
School address
District: Donovan Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171251001504 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Donovan Sr High School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 171251001504 · Donovan, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
72 enr · 8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Donovan Elem School (172 students)
Donovan Sr High School held near 78 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 10.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Donovan Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donovan Elem S
Donovan Elem School
172 students
- This school
Donovan Sr High School
72 students
- Donovan Jr Hig 54
Donovan Jr High School
54 students
What this shows Donovan Sr High School reports 72 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donovan Sr High School compares
Donovan Sr High 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 43% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 72 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
72
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 3% in Illinois - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.7%
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 72 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Donovan Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Sr 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 Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donovan Sr High 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 high 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 (~72 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donovan Sr High School
How many students attend Donovan Sr High School?
Donovan Sr High School has 72 students enrolled. It is a high school in Donovan, IL. CCD year-over-year: 77 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donovan Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donovan Sr High School is 8:1, which is 43% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 49% 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 Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Donovan Sr High School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Donovan, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donovan Sr High School?
Donovan Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sr High School rank among public schools in Donovan?
By Resource Investment Index, Donovan Sr High School ranks #2 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 Sr High School, Donovan Cusd 3 also operates Donovan Elem School (172 students) and Donovan Jr High School (54 students). See the Donovan Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.