- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, IL
Douglas Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173267006325
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 217
- students enrolled
Douglas Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Princeton, IL.
School address
District: Princeton Esd 115 · Illinois
NCES ID 173267006325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Douglas Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 173267006325 · Princeton, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Logan Jr High School (443 students)
Douglas Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.4 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Douglas Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Logan Jr High
Logan Jr High School
443 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
220 students
- This school
Douglas Elementary School
217 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
211 students
What this shows Douglas Elementary School reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Elementary School compares
Douglas Elementary 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 55% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 55% 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
20.7%
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
$14,760
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Douglas Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Princeton Esd 115 reports $14,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 21.7:1, which is 55% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Princeton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Elementary School rank among public schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Princeton, 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 Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Esd 115?
Besides Douglas Elementary School, Princeton Esd 115 also operates Logan Jr High School (443 students), Jefferson Elem School (220 students), and Lincoln Elem School (211 students). See the Princeton Esd 115 district page for the complete list.