Douglas Elementary School serves 168 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 168 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
4%
17%
White
83%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
168 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Douglas Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Clinton CUSD 15 School District.
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