At a glance
Reported students
108
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
62
Dongola Elementary School: 108 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 105
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Dongola Elementary School
Dongola Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Dongola. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Dongola USD 66. NCES reports 108 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dongola Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.6%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Dongola USD 66
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dongola High School
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Dongola Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
51 reported students
Public schools near Dongola Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary School Elementary · Century CUSD 100 | PK–05 | 185 | 7.5 mi |
| Cypress Elem School Elementary · Cypress SD 64 | PK–08 | 116 | 7.8 mi |
| Davie Elem School Elementary · Anna CCSD 37 | 03–04 | 122 | 8.2 mi |
| Lincoln Elem School Elementary · Anna CCSD 37 | PK–02 | 235 | 8.2 mi |
| Jonesboro Elem School Elementary · County of Union Sch Dist No43 | PK–08 | 338 | 8.5 mi |
| Lick Creek Elem School Elementary · Lick Creek CCSD 16 | PK–08 | 126 | 9.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dongola Elementary School
What grades does Dongola Elementary School serve?
Dongola Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Dongola USD 66.
How many students attend Dongola Elementary School?
Dongola Elementary School reported 108 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 105 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dongola Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 108 students and 8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dongola Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dongola Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dongola USD 66 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dongola Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dongola Elementary School in?
Dongola Elementary School is part of Dongola USD 66, based in Dongola, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dongola Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Century Elementary School (7.5 mi), Cypress Elem School (7.8 mi), Davie Elem School (8.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.