Enrollment
326
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Prospect Heights, Illinois, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Prospect Heights Sd 23 also operates Macarthur Middle School (483 students) and Betsy Ross Elem School (338 students) alongside Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School compares
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$20,285
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Prospect Heights Sd 23, which includes Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School.
$20,285
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.0%
State 25.0%
Federal 7.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Prospect Heights on the city page.
Is Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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