- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winnebago, IL
Dorothy Simon Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dorothy Simon Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 174279004294
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dorothy Simon Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winnebago · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 297
- students enrolled
Dorothy Simon Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Simon Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, IL.
School address
District: Winnebago Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 174279004294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dorothy Simon Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 174279004294 · Winnebago, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 12.9:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Winnebago High School (422 students)
Dorothy Simon Elem School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dorothy Simon Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winnebago High
Winnebago High School
422 students
- This school
Dorothy Simon Elem School
297 students
- Winnebago Midd
Winnebago Middle School
296 students
- Jean Mcnair El
Jean Mcnair Elementary School
252 students
What this shows Dorothy Simon Elem School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dorothy Simon Elem School compares
Dorothy Simon 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 41% in Illinois - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.2, Dorothy Simon Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Winnebago Cusd 323 reports $17,709 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dorothy Simon Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnebago High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winnebago Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Mcnair Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dorothy Simon Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dorothy Simon Elem School
How many students attend Dorothy Simon Elem School?
Dorothy Simon Elem School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winnebago, IL. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Simon Elem School is 12.9:1, which is 8% 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 Dorothy Simon Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dorothy Simon Elem School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Winnebago, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dorothy Simon Elem School?
Dorothy Simon Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Dorothy Simon Elem School rank among public schools in Winnebago?
By Resource Investment Index, Dorothy Simon Elem School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winnebago, 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 Winnebago Cusd 323?
Besides Dorothy Simon Elem School, Winnebago Cusd 323 also operates Winnebago High School (422 students), Winnebago Middle School (296 students), and Jean Mcnair Elementary School (252 students). See the Winnebago Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.