Below Average
#3482 of 3,813 schools in IL
Based on limited data
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary School · Princeton ESD 115
220 E Lasalle St, Princeton, IL 61356
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
23:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Enrollment
230
Student-Teacher
23:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#3,482 of 3,813
In Princeton
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
Princeton ESD 115
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About Douglas Elementary School
Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Princeton, IL, part of Princeton ESD 115. Douglas Elementary School serves approximately 230 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Kindergarten, and has a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,482 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 6.3
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Douglas Elementary School runs 23:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Douglas Elementary School Compares
See how Douglas Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
220 E Lasalle St, Princeton, IL 61356
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Douglas Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ohio Com Cons Grade School (rated 8.2/10, 12.1 miles away, in nearby Ohio), which scores notably higher. Another option is Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet (rated 7.5/10, 6.6 miles away, in nearby Wyanet), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Jefferson Elem School (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Princeton, see our Princeton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School Princeton | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| Logan Jr High School Princeton | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| Lincoln Elem School Princeton | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| Jefferson Elem School Princeton | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| PRINCETON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Princeton | 1.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Malden Grade School Malden | 5.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet Wyanet | 6.6 mi | 7.5 |
| DePue High School Depue | 9.0 mi | 6.9 |
| DePue Elem School Depue | 9.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Ohio Com Cons Grade School Ohio | 12.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Ohio Community High School Ohio | 12.1 mi | — |
| Putnam County Elem School Hennepin | 11.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Bureau Valley North Walnut | 13.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Bureau Valley Elem and JH Manlius | 12.3 mi | 9.0 |
| La Moille Jr/Sr High School La Moille | 13.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Bureau Valley High School Sheffield | 12.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Allen School School La Moille | 13.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Ladd Comm Cons Sch Ladd | 12.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Hall High School Spring Valley | 13.5 mi | 7.0 |
| John F Kennedy Elem School Spring Valley | 13.6 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 61356 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,952
Median Home Value
$146,800
Median Rent
$751/mo
Population
10,739
College Educated
28%
Homeownership
75.9%
Avg Commute
16.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
45.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| A O Marshall Elem School Joliet, IL | 4.1 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School Moline, IL | 4.1 |
| Central City Elem School Centralia, IL | 4.1 |
| Fairview Elem School Springfield, IL | 4.1 |
| Graham A Elem School Chicago, IL | 4.1 |
| IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Crystal Lake, IL | 4.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Douglas Elementary School
What grades does Douglas Elementary School serve?
Douglas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Elementary School rank in IL?
Douglas Elementary School ranks #3,482 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Douglas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Douglas Elementary School a charter school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Douglas Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Douglas 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 40.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Bureau County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (815) 872-9741
Resources & Links
District
Princeton ESD 115- District Enrollment
- 1,072
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,760
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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