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Dongola Elementary School
Elementary School · Dongola USD 66 · Dongola, IL
A Dongola USD 66 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1000 High St, Dongola, IL 62926
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dongola Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,356
Median home value
$104,900
Median rent
$693/mo
College educated
13.9%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62926; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
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Dongola USD 66
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dongola Elementary School is listed in Dongola USD 66; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dongola Elementary School
Dongola Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dongola, IL, part of Dongola USD 66, serving approximately 128 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,909 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dongola Elementary School
What grades does Dongola Elementary School serve?
Dongola Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dongola Elementary School?
Dongola Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 128 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dongola Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dongola Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dongola Elementary School rank in IL?
Dongola Elementary School ranks #2,909 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Dongola Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dongola Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dongola Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dongola Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dongola Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dongola Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dongola Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dongola Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dongola Elementary School?
96.9% of students at Dongola Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 128
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.7%
- Phone
- (618) 827-3524
- Area population (ZIP 62926)
- 2,166
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62926; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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