Elizabeth Ide Elementary School

2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Elizabeth Ide Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Darien, IL, covering approximately 4.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Elizabeth Ide Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 6% 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
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School is 0.53, 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
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
66%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
34%
0.53
(22-23)
18.3%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
410 students attend Elizabeth Ide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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 Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Elizabeth Ide Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Darien, IL, covering approximately 4.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.7 miles.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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