Enrollment
177
Elementary
DISTRICT 289 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CLINTON CUSD 15·NCES 171044001262
Douglas Elementary School
905 E Main St, Clinton, IL 61727 · (217) 935-2987 · De Witt County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL177 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
93 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 56 | 32% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 36% |
| Grade 1 | 57 | 32% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Clinton CUSD 15. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Douglas Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Elementary School this school | 177 | 52.5% | N/A |
| United Elementary School - West Monmouth | 179 | 55.3% | 43.8% |
| Bureau Valley North Walnut | 183 | 49.7% | 49.2% |
| Ladd Comm Cons School Ladd | 183 | 53.0% | 41.4% |
| Hiawatha Elementary School PreK-5 Kirkland | 216 | 52.3% | 45.6% |
| Chillicothe Elementary Center Chillicothe | 156 | 54.5% | 43.1% |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Douglas Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 177 | #2,119 of 2,419 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 52.5% | #1,227 of 2,132 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
177
+5 (+3%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 264
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 177 | 14.9 | 11.9:1 | 53% (93) |
| 2023-24 | 163 | 14.9 | 11.0:1 | 56% (91) |
| 2022-23 | 168 | 13.5 | 12.4:1 | 56% (94) |
| 2020-21 | 172 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 171 | 12 | 14.3:1 | 61% (104) |
| 2015-16 | 174 | 11 | 15.8:1 | 61% (106) |
| 2010-11 | 191 | 14 | 13.6:1 | 51% (97) |
| 2000-01 | 253 | 15 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 264 | 14 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Douglas Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 4% (171 to 177); teachers up 24% (12 to 14.9).
About Douglas Elementary School
The public elementary school Douglas Elementary School is located in Clinton, Illinois. Students in pre-K through 1 make up the school's enrollment of 177 students. By comparison, elementary schools in Illinois enroll about 381 students on average.
Clinton CUSD 15 has 1,765 students in 5 schools, and Douglas Elementary School is one of those schools.
The student body at Douglas Elementary School is 79% White. The school is also 10% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 5% Black. The White share of the county population is higher, at 93%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 37%.
For every teacher at Douglas Elementary School, there are about 11.9 students; the school has 14.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois, this school's ratio is lower. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 53%. The average for public schools in De Witt County is similar, at 51%.
American Community Survey estimates for De Witt County show that median household income comes to about $71,678, roughly 23% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. De Witt County counts 7 public schools with about 2,185 students.
A public school about 0.7 miles away, Lincoln Elementary School, is the closest to Douglas Elementary School. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 4 other public schools.
The federal government classifies Douglas Elementary School's location as Town: Distant.
Enrollment was 177 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 172.
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De Witt County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
15,373
Census ACS
Median income
$71,678
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,185 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Clinton CUSD 15
- Clinton High SchoolHigh · 514 students
- Clinton Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Clinton Jr High SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 183 students
Other schools in Clinton
- Clinton High SchoolHigh · 514 students
- Clinton Elementary SchoolElementary · 506 students
- Clinton Jr High SchoolMiddle · 385 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 183 students
Other Douglas Elementary schools
10 other US public schools in 9 states are named Douglas Elementary. Douglas Elementary School is the 11th largest of the 11.
- Douglas Elementary SchoolBelleville, IL · 233 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolPrinceton, IL · 217 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolTYLER, TX · 591 students
- Douglas ElementaryRaleigh, NC · 562 students
- Douglas Elementary SchoolDouglas, AL · 521 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln Elementary School0.7 mi · 183
- Clinton Elementary School1.3 mi · 506
- Clinton High School1.5 mi · 514
- Clinton Jr High School1.6 mi · 385
- Maroa-Forsyth Middle School8.2 mi · 271
- Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School8.2 mi · 348
Frequently asked questions
About Douglas Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School enrolls approximately 177 students in grades PK-01.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School serve?
Douglas Elementary School serves grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is approximately 11.9:1 (15 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Douglas Elementary School?
At Douglas Elementary School, the student body is approximately 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Douglas Elementary School public or private?
Douglas Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Clinton CUSD 15.
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