- Enrollment
- 1,687
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172274002520
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
East Leyden High School held near 1,836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 119.7 → 119.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 172274002520 · Franklin Park, IL High · MID · TRAD
1,840 enr · 15.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Leyden High School (1,687 students)
East Leyden High School held near 1,836 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 119.7 → 119.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How East Leyden High School compares
East Leyden High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Leyden Chsd 212 reports $25,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,840 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,807 (2022-23) → 1,836 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.