Elizabeth Ide Elem School

2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561

www.ccsd66.org

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Elizabeth Ide Elementary School, located at 2000 Manning Rd in Darien, Illinois, serves as a primary educational facility within the Cass School District 63. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment for its youngest learners, typically focusing on early childhood education through second grade. It is well-regarded for its emphasis on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and building a strong sense of community among students, staff, and local families.

Beyond its core curriculum, Elizabeth Ide is known for maintaining a collaborative atmosphere where personalized attention is prioritized to meet the diverse needs of its student body. The school frequently utilizes a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources to promote active learning. By focusing on creating a positive school culture and a comprehensive educational experience, the institution aims to prepare students for a successful transition to the intermediate levels within the district.

391

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Ide Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	46
Black	14
Asian	53
Two or More	27

White
251 (64.2 %)
Asian
53 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
46 (11.8 %)
Two or More
27 (6.9 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Center Cass SD 66
Phone:	(630)783-5200
Website:	http://www.ccsd66.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 121

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 129