Enrollment
556
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Du Quoin, IL
Du Quoin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Du Quoin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171276001535
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Du Quoin Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Du Quoin · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 556
- students enrolled
Du Quoin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Du Quoin, IL.
School address
District: Du Quoin Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 171276001535 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Du Quoin Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Du Quoin Elementary School
Du Quoin Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Du Quoin, Illinois, enrolling 556 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 556 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Du Quoin Cusd 300 spends $13,615 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin High School (397 students) and Du Quoin Middle School (376 students) alongside Du Quoin Elementary 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 Du Quoin Elementary School compares
Du Quoin Elementary 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Illinois - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 84.5%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Du Quoin Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Du Quoin Cusd 300, which includes Du Quoin Elementary School.
$13,615
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 56.5%
Federal 13.6%
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 Du Quoin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Du Quoin Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Du Quoin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Du Quoin Elementary School
How many students attend Du Quoin Elementary School?
Du Quoin Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Du Quoin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Du Quoin Elementary School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Du Quoin Elementary School?
Du Quoin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Du Quoin Elementary School rank among public schools in Du Quoin?
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin on the city page.
Is Du Quoin Elementary School a good school?
Du Quoin Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Illinois schools. 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 Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Besides Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin High School (397 students) and Du Quoin Middle School (376 students). See the Du Quoin Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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