- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Saint Louis, IL
Dunbar Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171332004987
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Elem School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in East Saint Louis · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 327
- students enrolled
Dunbar Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Saint Louis, IL.
School address
District: East St Louis Sd 189 · Illinois
NCES ID 171332004987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Dunbar Elem School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 171332004987 · East Saint Louis, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: East St Louis Senior High School (1,288 students)
Dunbar Elem School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 362 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dunbar Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East St Louis
East St Louis Senior High School
1,288 students
- Mason/Clark Mi
Mason/Clark Middle Sch
540 students
- Wyvetter Young
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
534 students
- Katie Harper-W 418
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
418 students
- Vivian Adams E 377
Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr
377 students
- This school 327
Dunbar Elem School
327 students
What this shows Dunbar Elem School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Elem School compares
Dunbar Elem 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.6%
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
$27,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Dunbar Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for East St Louis Sd 189 reports $27,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunbar Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East St Louis Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mason/Clark Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katie Harper-Wright Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vivian Adams Early Child Ctr | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar elementary schools in East Saint Louis
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~327 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Elem School
How many students attend Dunbar Elem School?
Dunbar Elem School has 327 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Saint Louis, IL. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Elem School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Dunbar Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Elem School is African American at 98.8% of enrollment, in East Saint Louis, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Elem School?
Dunbar Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Dunbar Elem School rank among elementary schools in East Saint Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Elem School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in East Saint Louis, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Saint Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in East St Louis Sd 189?
Besides Dunbar Elem School, East St Louis Sd 189 also operates East St Louis Senior High School (1,288 students), Mason/Clark Middle Sch (540 students), and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence (534 students). See the East St Louis Sd 189 district page for the complete list.