Enrollment
376
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Du Quoin, IL
Du Quoin Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Du Quoin Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171276001531
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Du Quoin Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Du Quoin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 376
- students enrolled
Du Quoin Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Du Quoin, IL.
School address
District: Du Quoin Cusd 300 · Illinois
NCES ID 171276001531 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Du Quoin Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Du Quoin Middle School
Du Quoin Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Du Quoin, Illinois, enrolling 376 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 376 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Du Quoin Cusd 300 spends $13,615 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 77 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 376 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students) and Du Quoin High School (397 students) alongside Du Quoin Middle 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 Middle School compares
Du Quoin Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$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
63
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 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 85.6%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Du Quoin Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Du Quoin Cusd 300, which includes Du Quoin Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Du Quoin High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Du Quoin Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary 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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Du Quoin Middle School
How many students attend Du Quoin Middle School?
Du Quoin Middle School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Du Quoin Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Du Quoin Middle School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Du Quoin, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Du Quoin Middle School?
Du Quoin Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Du Quoin?
By Resource Investment Index, Du Quoin Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School a good school?
Du Quoin Middle School earns 38/100 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 Du Quoin Cusd 300?
Besides Du Quoin Middle School, Du Quoin Cusd 300 also operates Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students) and Du Quoin High School (397 students). See the Du Quoin Cusd 300 district page for the complete list.
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