- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IL
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173174006026
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 16
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 548
- students enrolled
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174006026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173174006026 · Plainfield, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainfield North High School (2,399 students)
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch held near 557 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plainfield Nor
Plainfield North High School
2,399 students
- Plainfield Sou
Plainfield South High School
2,323 students
- Plainfield Eas
Plainfield East High School
1,825 students
- Plainfield Hig
Plainfield High School
1,800 students
- John F Kennedy 912
John F Kennedy Middle Sch
912 students
- This school 548
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch
548 students
What this shows Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch compares
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,896
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%
Asian 19.3%
African American 18.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Plainfield Sd 202 reports $15,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orenic Intermediate School
Standard public school
812 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Grande Park Elem Sch
Standard public school
687 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Standard public school
641 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch
How many students attend Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch?
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IL. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch?
Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch ranks #1 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, 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 Plainfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Elizabeth Eichelberger Elem Sch, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.