Enrollment
246
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eldorado, IL
Eldorado Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171366001663
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Eldorado · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 246
- students enrolled
Eldorado Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, IL.
School address
District: Eldorado Cusd 4 · Illinois
NCES ID 171366001663 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eldorado Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eldorado Middle School
Eldorado Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Eldorado, Illinois, enrolling 246 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eldorado Cusd 4 also operates Eldorado Elem School (550 students) and Eldorado High School (309 students) alongside Eldorado Middle 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 Eldorado Middle School compares
Eldorado Middle 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 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
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Eldorado Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
How Eldorado Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eldorado High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Eldorado Middle School
How many students attend Eldorado Middle School?
Eldorado Middle School has 246 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eldorado, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Eldorado, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado Middle School?
Eldorado Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eldorado Middle School rank among public schools in Eldorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado Middle 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. See all public schools in Eldorado on the city page.
Is Eldorado Middle School a good school?
Eldorado Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 Eldorado Cusd 4?
Besides Eldorado Middle School, Eldorado Cusd 4 also operates Eldorado Elem School (550 students) and Eldorado High School (309 students). See the Eldorado Cusd 4 district page for the complete list.
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