Enrollment
274
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Holland, IL
Eisenhower School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173675003781
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in South Holland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 274
- students enrolled
Eisenhower School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL.
School address
District: South Holland Sd 151 · Illinois
NCES ID 173675003781 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower School
Eisenhower School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Holland, Illinois, enrolling 274 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Holland's elementary schools, it stands alongside New Beginnings Learning Academy (288 students): Eisenhower School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 16:1).
South Holland Sd 151 also operates Coolidge Middle School (460 students) and Taft School (308 students) alongside Eisenhower 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 School compares
Eisenhower 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Illinois - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$19,666
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
African American 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
White 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Eisenhower School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Holland Sd 151, which includes Eisenhower School.
$19,666
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.9%
State 50.7%
Federal 13.4%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolidge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in South Holland
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~274 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower School
How many students attend Eisenhower School?
Eisenhower School has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Holland, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower School is 12.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower School is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in South Holland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower School?
Eisenhower School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eisenhower School rank among elementary schools in South Holland?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in South Holland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in South Holland on the city page.
Is Eisenhower School a good school?
Eisenhower School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 South Holland Sd 151?
Besides Eisenhower School, South Holland Sd 151 also operates Coolidge Middle School (460 students), Taft School (308 students), and Madison School (277 students). See the South Holland Sd 151 district page for the complete list.
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