- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Du Quoin Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 171276001531 · Du Quoin, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Du Quoin Elementary School (556 students)
Du Quoin Middle School shrank from 398 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Du Quoin Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Du Quoin Elem
Du Quoin Elementary School
556 students
- Du Quoin High
Du Quoin High School
397 students
- This school
Du Quoin Middle School
376 students
What this shows Du Quoin Middle School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Du Quoin Middle School compares
Du Quoin Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~376 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), down 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.