Elizabeth Ide Elementary School serves 396 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elizabeth Ide Elementary School's student population of 396 students has grown by 14% 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
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School is 0.52, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
13%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
396 students attend Elizabeth Ide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Elizabeth Ide Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
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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