- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Prospect Heights, IL
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173285003403
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Prospect Heights · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 326
- students enrolled
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Prospect Heights, IL.
School address
District: Prospect Heights Sd 23 · Illinois
NCES ID 173285003403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 173285003403 · Prospect Heights, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur Middle School (483 students)
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur Midd
Macarthur Middle School
483 students
- Betsy Ross Ele
Betsy Ross Elem School
338 students
- Anne Sullivan
Anne Sullivan Elem School
329 students
- This school
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
326 students
What this shows Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School compares
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,334
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Asian 13.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Prospect Heights Sd 23 reports $20,334 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betsy Ross Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anne Sullivan Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Prospect Heights, IL. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Prospect Heights, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School rank among public schools in Prospect Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Prospect Heights, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Prospect Heights Sd 23?
Besides Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School, Prospect Heights Sd 23 also operates Macarthur Middle School (483 students), Betsy Ross Elem School (338 students), and Anne Sullivan Elem School (329 students). See the Prospect Heights Sd 23 district page for the complete list.