- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, IL
Eisenhower High School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171185001405
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower High School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #9 of 15
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 909
- students enrolled
Eisenhower High School has class sizes larger than 83% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Decatur, IL.
School address
District: Decatur Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 171185001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171185001405 · Decatur, IL High · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 16.5:1 · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur High School (1,059 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 15 public schools in Decatur. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur High
Macarthur High School
1,059 students
- This school
Eisenhower High School
909 students
- Johns Hill Mag
Johns Hill Magnet School
627 students
- Montessori Aca
Montessori Academy for Peace
586 students
- Dennis Lab Sch
Dennis Lab School
579 students
- Parsons Elemen
Parsons Elementary School
505 students
What this shows Eisenhower High School reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower High School compares
Eisenhower 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
94.3%
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
$15,611
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 909 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
234
in-school suspensions + 277 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.6%
White 32.5%
Two or More 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.7, Eisenhower High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Sd 61, which includes Eisenhower High School.
$15,611
Per student
-14%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Eisenhower High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johns Hill Magnet School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montessori Academy for Peace | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dennis Lab School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parsons Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower High School
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has 909 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School is 16.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower High School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower High School is African American at 47.6% of enrollment, in Decatur, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Eisenhower High School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #9 of 15 public schools in Decatur, 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 Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Sd 61?
Besides Eisenhower High School, Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students), Johns Hill Magnet School (627 students), and Montessori Academy for Peace (586 students). See the Decatur Sd 61 district page for the complete list.
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