- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldorado, IL
Eldorado Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171366001661
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado Elem School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eldorado · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 550
- students enrolled
Eldorado Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, IL.
School address
District: Eldorado Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171366001661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Eldorado Elem School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171366001661 · Eldorado, IL Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldorado High School (309 students)
Eldorado Elem School held near 536 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eldorado Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Eldorado Elem School
550 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High School
309 students
- Eldorado Middl
Eldorado Middle School
246 students
What this shows Eldorado Elem School reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado Elem School compares
Eldorado Elem 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Illinois - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$17,459
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Eldorado Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Eldorado Cusd 4 reports $17,459 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldorado Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~550 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado Elem School
How many students attend Eldorado Elem School?
Eldorado Elem School has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldorado, IL. CCD year-over-year: 545 (2022-23) → 536 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldorado Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado Elem School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Eldorado, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado Elem School?
Eldorado Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eldorado Elem School rank among public schools in Eldorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Elem School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Eldorado Cusd 4?
Besides Eldorado Elem School, Eldorado Cusd 4 also operates Eldorado High School (309 students) and Eldorado Middle School (246 students). See the Eldorado Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.