- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Eldorado Middle School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 171366001663 · Eldorado, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldorado Elem School (550 students)
Eldorado Middle School grew from 231 students in 2022-23 to 258 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.3 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Eldorado Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldorado Elem
Eldorado Elem School
550 students
- Eldorado High
Eldorado High School
309 students
- This school
Eldorado Middle School
246 students
What this shows Eldorado Middle School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado Middle School compares
Eldorado Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
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.
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
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 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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~246 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 231 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), up 27.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.