Enrollment
84
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 171305006158
East Dubuque Jr High — East Dubuque, IL
Federal NCES profile for East Dubuque Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 58
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: East Dubuque Usd 119 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Dubuque Jr High compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
East Dubuque Jr High reports 84 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 168 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Dubuque Usd 119 spends $22,072 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 55.7% from local sources (property taxes), 31.8% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Dubuque Jr High compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Illinois — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$22,072
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 168 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
Enrollment 84 Top 4% in Illinois — larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 171305006158
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 11.9%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 168:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Dubuque Usd 119, which includes East Dubuque Jr High.
$22,072
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about East Dubuque Jr High
How many students attend East Dubuque Jr High?
East Dubuque Jr High has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Dubuque, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dubuque Jr High is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Dubuque Jr High?
The largest demographic group at East Dubuque Jr High is White at 82.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Dubuque, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dubuque Jr High?
East Dubuque Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.