- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, IL
Eisenhower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173451004426
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Middle School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 963
- students enrolled
Eisenhower Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451004426 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Eisenhower Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 173451004426 · Rockford, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
963 enr · 20.5:1 · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Eisenhower Middle School held near 985 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school
Eisenhower Middle School
963 students
What this shows Eisenhower Middle School reports 963 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Middle School compares
Eisenhower Middle 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 | 20.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 963 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
963
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
255
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Eisenhower Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eisenhower Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Rockford
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
Standard public school
1,108 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Standard public school
807 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
West Middle School
Standard public school
793 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Standard public school
736 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Middle School
Standard public school
393 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~963 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Middle School
How many students attend Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has 963 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 961 (2022-23) → 985 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School is 20.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Middle School is White at 39.0% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Eisenhower Middle School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.