Eisenhower Jr High School

www.darien61.org/Domain/199

407 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eisenhower Junior High School, located in Darien, Illinois, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of Cass School District 63. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while encouraging them to become critical thinkers and responsible members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Eisenhower Junior High offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic teams, clubs, and fine arts programs, which allow students to explore their interests and build strong peer relationships. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding community, prioritizing open communication and a collaborative approach to student success. With a dedication to inclusivity and personal growth, Eisenhower strives to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that addresses the unique needs of its diverse student body.

407

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	77
Black	59
Asian	22
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
230 (56.8%)
Hispanic
77 (19.0%)
Black
59 (14.6%)
Asian
22 (5.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Darien SD 61
Phone:	(630)964-5200
Website:	http://www.darien61.org/Domain/199
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
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

Grade 6 146

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 140