- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Du Quoin Elementary School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 171276001535 · Du Quoin, IL Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Du Quoin High School (397 students)
Du Quoin Elementary School grew from 548 students in 2022-23 to 586 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Du Quoin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Du Quoin Elementary School
556 students
- Du Quoin High
Du Quoin High School
397 students
- Du Quoin Midd
Du Quoin Middle School
376 students
What this shows Du Quoin Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Du Quoin Elementary School compares
Du Quoin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,375
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 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
District finance for Du Quoin Cusd 300 reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~556 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), up 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.