- Enrollment
- 1,420
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dunlap, IL
Dunlap Grade School
Federal NCES profile for Dunlap Grade School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171270001521
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunlap Grade School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dunlap · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 253
- students enrolled
Dunlap Grade School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Grade School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, IL.
School address
District: Dunlap Cusd 323 · Illinois
NCES ID 171270001521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Dunlap Grade School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 171270001521 · Dunlap, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Dunlap High School (1,420 students)
Dunlap Grade School held near 264 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dunlap Grade School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dunlap High Sc
Dunlap High School
1,420 students
- Hickory Grove
Hickory Grove Elementary School
865 students
- Dunlap Valley 546
Dunlap Valley Middle School
546 students
- Dunlap Middle 541
Dunlap Middle School
541 students
- Ridgeview Elem 433
Ridgeview Elementary School
433 students
- This school 253
Dunlap Grade School
253 students
What this shows Dunlap Grade School reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunlap Grade School compares
Dunlap Grade School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,919
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Dunlap Grade School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Dunlap Cusd 323 reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dunlap Grade School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunlap High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Grove Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Valley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dunlap Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunlap Grade School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Dunlap
1 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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dunlap Grade School
How many students attend Dunlap Grade School?
Dunlap Grade School has 253 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dunlap, IL. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunlap Grade School is 15.8:1, which is 13% 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 Dunlap Grade School?
The largest demographic group at Dunlap Grade School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Dunlap, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunlap Grade School?
Dunlap Grade School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Dunlap Grade School rank among public schools in Dunlap?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunlap Grade School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dunlap, 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 Dunlap on the city page.
What other schools are in Dunlap Cusd 323?
Besides Dunlap Grade School, Dunlap Cusd 323 also operates Dunlap High School (1,420 students), Hickory Grove Elementary School (865 students), and Dunlap Valley Middle School (546 students). See the Dunlap Cusd 323 district page for the complete list.