Enrollment
297
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dorothy Simon Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dorothy Simon Elem School
Dorothy Simon Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winnebago, Illinois, enrolling 297 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Winnebago Cusd 323 also operates Winnebago High School (422 students) and Winnebago Middle School (296 students) alongside Dorothy Simon Elem 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 Dorothy Simon Elem School compares
Dorothy Simon Elem 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,741
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winnebago Cusd 323, which includes Dorothy Simon Elem School.
$16,741
Per student
-2%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.5%
State 35.6%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other 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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winnebago on the city page.
Is Dorothy Simon Elem School a good school?
Dorothy Simon Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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