- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, IL
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Ide Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170897000522
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Ide Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 410
- students enrolled
Elizabeth Ide Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Ide Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Darien, IL.
School address
District: Center Cass Sd 66 · Illinois
NCES ID 170897000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Elizabeth Ide Elem School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 170897000522 · Darien, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Prairieview Elementary School (380 students)
Elizabeth Ide Elem School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.3 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Ide Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elizabeth Ide Elem School
410 students
- Prairieview El
Prairieview Elementary School
380 students
- Lakeview Jr Hi
Lakeview Jr High School
340 students
What this shows Elizabeth Ide Elem School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Ide Elem School compares
Elizabeth Ide Elem 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,911
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Elizabeth Ide Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Center Cass Sd 66 reports $16,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Ide Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Ide Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Darien
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~410 students)
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 public school in Darien, IL. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ide Elem School is 17.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Darien, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Ide Elem School?
Elizabeth Ide Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elizabeth Ide Elem School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Ide Elem School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Darien, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Center Cass Sd 66?
Besides Elizabeth Ide Elem School, Center Cass Sd 66 also operates Prairieview Elementary School (380 students) and Lakeview Jr High School (340 students). See the Center Cass Sd 66 district page for the complete list.