- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eldorado, IL
Eldorado High School
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171366001662
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eldorado · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 309
- students enrolled
Eldorado High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, IL.
School address
District: Eldorado Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171366001662 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Eldorado High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 171366001662 · Eldorado, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldorado Elem School (550 students)
Eldorado High School held near 292 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eldorado High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldorado Elem
Eldorado Elem School
550 students
- This school
Eldorado High School
309 students
- Eldorado Middl
Eldorado Middle School
246 students
What this shows Eldorado High School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado High School compares
Eldorado High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.6%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Eldorado High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado High 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 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado High School
How many students attend Eldorado High School?
Eldorado High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eldorado, IL. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Eldorado High School?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Eldorado, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado High School?
Eldorado High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Eldorado High School rank among public schools in Eldorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado High School ranks #1 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 High School, Eldorado Cusd 4 also operates Eldorado Elem School (550 students) and Eldorado Middle School (246 students). See the Eldorado Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.