Enrollment
1,840
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Franklin Park, IL
East Leyden High School
Federal NCES profile for East Leyden High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172274002520
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Leyden High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Franklin Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,840
- students enrolled
East Leyden High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Leyden High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin Park, IL.
School address
District: Leyden Chsd 212 · Illinois
NCES ID 172274002520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
119.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Leyden High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Leyden High School
East Leyden High School is a large high school in Franklin Park, Illinois, enrolling 1,840 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,840 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Leyden Chsd 212 spends $25,950 per pupil, 52% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 504 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,840 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, Leyden Chsd 212, also runs West Leyden High School (1,687 students).
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 East Leyden High School compares
East Leyden High 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,840 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,840
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Illinois - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$25,950
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
324
in-school suspensions + 180 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 35.4%
Asian 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, East Leyden High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leyden Chsd 212, which includes East Leyden High School.
$25,950
Per student
+52%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.6%
State 23.3%
Federal 3.2%
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 East Leyden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Leyden High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Leyden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar high 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 (~1,840 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Leyden High School
How many students attend East Leyden High School?
East Leyden High School has 1,840 students enrolled. It is a high school in Franklin Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Leyden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Leyden High School is 15.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Leyden High School?
The largest demographic group at East Leyden High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Franklin Park, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Leyden High School?
East Leyden High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Leyden High School rank among public schools in Franklin Park?
By Resource Investment Index, East Leyden High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Franklin Park, 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 Franklin Park on the city page.
Is East Leyden High School a good school?
East Leyden High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Leyden Chsd 212?
Besides East Leyden High School, Leyden Chsd 212 also operates West Leyden High School (1,687 students). See the Leyden Chsd 212 district page for the complete list.
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