Eisenhower School
Tel:
(708)339-5900
- Eisenhower School serves 314 students in grades 2-3.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Eisenhower School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Eisenhower School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Eisenhower School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 314 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Eisenhower School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,679 schools in Illinois (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Eisenhower School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #3303 out of 3679 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 26% |
| Black | 62% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 48% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.67 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | South Holland 151 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Eisenhower School is Thornridge High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mckinley Junior High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Madison School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Holland Madison School Grades: 4-5 | 339 students
0.8 miles
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-2117 0.8 4-5 339 - South Holland Greenwood Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 400 students
1.0 miles
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)339-4433 1.0 PK-3 400 - South Holland New Beginnings Learning Academy Grades: K-6 | 358 students
1.0 miles
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)768-5200 1.0 K-6 358 - Dolton Diekman Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 382 students
1.2 miles
15121 Dorchester Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708)841-3838 1.2 PK-6 382 - South Holland Macarthur/echo Elementary School Special Education School
Grades: K | 98 students
1.2 miles
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708)333-7812 1.2 K 98
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