Dongola USD 66 School District

Po Box 190
Dongola, IL 62926-0190
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 232 students in Dongola USD 66 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Dongola USD 66 School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
232 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Dongola USD 66 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#782 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
15%
27%
15-19%
30%
30-39%
50%
≥50%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,224 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,595 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,224
$22,423
Spending / Student
$18,595
$21,662

Best Dongola USD 66 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dongola High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Dongola Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Dongola Jr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dongola USD 66 School District?
Dongola USD 66 School District manages 3 public schools serving 232 students.
What is the rank of Dongola USD 66 School District?
Dongola USD 66 School District is ranked #709 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dongola USD 66 School District?
94% of Dongola USD 66 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dongola USD 66 School District?
Dongola USD 66 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Dongola USD 66 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,595 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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