Enrollment
909
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171185001405
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #10 of 15
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 909
- students enrolled
Eisenhower High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #10 of 15 public schools in Decatur, IL.
School address
District: Decatur Sd 61 · Illinois
NCES ID 171185001405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower High School is a large high school in Decatur, Illinois, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17:1 is larger than about 88% of Illinois schools and 21% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 92% of state schools at 909 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (48%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 909 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 511 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 909 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Decatur's high schools, it stands alongside Macarthur High School (1,059 students): Eisenhower High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17:1 vs 19.7:1).
Decatur Sd 61 also operates Macarthur High School (1,059 students) and Johns Hill Magnet School (627 students) alongside Eisenhower High 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 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 21% | 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
17:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Illinois - lower ratio than 12% 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
$16,005
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 909 Top 8% in Illinois - larger than 92% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171185001405
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 & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 909:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 94.3%
In-school suspensions 234
Out-of-school suspensions 277
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Decatur Sd 61, which includes Eisenhower High School.
$16,005
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 43.3%
Federal 21.4%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Decatur
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 17:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% 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 26/100 (lower 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 Eisenhower High School rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #10 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.
Is Eisenhower High School a good school?
Eisenhower High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Illinois schools. 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 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.