Enrollment
217
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 173267006325
Douglas Elementary School — Princeton, IL
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Princeton Esd 115 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Douglas Elementary School reports 217 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 51% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 39% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Princeton Esd 115 spends $16,649 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.0% from local sources (property taxes), 32.5% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglas Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.1:1 | ▲ 51% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
— 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois — lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,649
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 217 Top 21% in Illinois — larger than 79% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 22.1:1 +51% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 173267006325
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton Esd 115, which includes Douglas Elementary School.
$16,649
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.0%
State 32.5%
Federal 15.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Elementary School
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has 217 students enrolled. It is a other school in Princeton, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 22.1:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Elementary School is White at 81.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Princeton, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.