Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School serves 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 354 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
20%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School?
354 students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Prospect Heights SD 23 School District.
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