Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School serves 326 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Prospect Heights, IL, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Typically, it takes about 5-10 minutes to drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 1.3 miles and the furthest edge located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 326 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.60, 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
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
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?
326 students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% 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 13:1.
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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