Douglas Elementary School serves 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Attendance Zone: Douglas Elementary School serves the entire Princeton, IL district, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 195 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge being about 15.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Elementary School's student population of 217 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Douglas Elementary School is 0.33, 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
81%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Douglas Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Malden Grade School, Northview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?
217 students attend Douglas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Douglas Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Elementary School?
Douglas Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglas Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Douglas Elementary School part of?
Douglas Elementary School is part of Princeton ESD 115 School District.
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