Elizabeth Ide Elementary School

2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elizabeth Ide Elementary School's student population of 391 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
391 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elizabeth Ide 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Elizabeth Ide Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Elizabeth Ide Elementary School often compared to?
Elizabeth Ide Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Elizabeth Ide Elementary School?
391 students attend Elizabeth Ide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School?
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elizabeth Ide Elementary School offer ?
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Elizabeth Ide Elementary School part of?
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School is part of Center Cass SD 66 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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