Enrollment
410
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170897000522
Elizabeth Ide Elem School — Darien, IL
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Ide Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 69
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Center Cass Sd 66 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elizabeth Ide Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elizabeth Ide Elem School reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 24.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Center Cass Sd 66 spends $18,627 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 70.4% from local sources (property taxes), 25.6% from the state, and 4.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Elizabeth Ide Elem School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 83% in Illinois — lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$18,627
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 56% in Illinois — larger than 44% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170897000522
Student demographics
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Asian 10.7%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Cass Sd 66, which includes Elizabeth Ide Elem School.
$18,627
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 70.4%
State 25.6%
Federal 4.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Ide Elem School
How many students attend Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in Darien, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ide Elem School is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Ide Elem School is White at 66.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Darien, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.