Enrollment
359
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Dubuque, IL
East Dubuque Elem School
Federal NCES profile for East Dubuque Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171305001549
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Dubuque Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Dubuque · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 359
- students enrolled
East Dubuque Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Dubuque Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Dubuque, IL.
School address
District: East Dubuque Usd 119 · Illinois
NCES ID 171305001549 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Dubuque Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Dubuque Elem School
East Dubuque Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in East Dubuque, Illinois, enrolling 359 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 359 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 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
East Dubuque Usd 119 also operates East Dubuque High School (180 students) and East Dubuque Jr High (84 students) alongside East Dubuque Elem 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 East Dubuque Elem School compares
East Dubuque Elem 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,871
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 86.1%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, East Dubuque Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Dubuque Usd 119, which includes East Dubuque Elem School.
$14,871
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 12.5%
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 East Dubuque Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Dubuque High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Dubuque Jr High | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Dubuque Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~359 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Dubuque Elem School
How many students attend East Dubuque Elem School?
East Dubuque Elem School has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Dubuque, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque Elem School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 East Dubuque Elem School?
The largest demographic group at East Dubuque Elem School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in East Dubuque, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dubuque Elem School?
East Dubuque Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Dubuque Elem School rank among public schools in East Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, East Dubuque Elem School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Dubuque, 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 East Dubuque on the city page.
Is East Dubuque Elem School a good school?
East Dubuque Elem School earns 39/100 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 East Dubuque Usd 119?
Besides East Dubuque Elem School, East Dubuque Usd 119 also operates East Dubuque High School (180 students) and East Dubuque Jr High (84 students). See the East Dubuque Usd 119 district page for the complete list.
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