The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Math. The lowest is 52% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Crown Point, a city that functions as the county seat of Lake County and sits roughly forty miles southeast of Chicago’s Loop. The school is part of Crown Point Community School Corporation, a district that covers the city and its surrounding suburban neighborhoods. Crown Point itself is a mix of established residential areas and a walkable downtown organized around a historic courthouse square, where a weekly farmers’ market, summer car cruises, and festivals like the Corn Roast and Taste of Crown Point draw residents. Outside the core, the city becomes more car-dependent, with parks, a sportsplex, and trail systems for recreation.
Academically, Eisenhower performed at a level that placed it among the stronger elementary schools when compared to others across districts in Lake County. On state assessments in math, a solid majority of students met or exceeded the proficiency standard. In English language arts, the proficiency rate was somewhat lower but still comfortably above typical countywide medians. Science and social studies results, tested only in the grade bands where those subjects are assessed, followed a similar pattern, with roughly half or more of students reaching the proficiency bar. The school’s overall proficiency profile landed in the top quarter of all schools in the county, a reflection of consistent academic performance.
The student body is predominantly white, with a notable Hispanic enrollment and smaller shares of Asian, Black, and multiracial students. A relatively modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a generally above-average household income profile for the families served. The school’s enrollment is of a size typical for a suburban elementary school in this region.
Housing in the Crown Point ZIP code commands values above the state median, and rents have trended upward modestly, consistent with the area’s reputation as a desirable suburban community with good access to Chicago. The district itself renewed an operating referendum in 2023, a continuation of a property-tax levy that supports teacher compensation and academic programming. A parent moving into the district should be aware that this referendum has an ongoing effect on local property taxes, though it also underpins the district’s ability to maintain its programs.
The school does not serve grades that generate a graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data, so those metrics are not available. Discipline and staffing data were also not reported, which means a family with particular questions about school climate or teacher retention would need to explore those directly.
For a family looking for a suburban elementary school with strong academic results, a low-poverty environment, and a community anchored by an active downtown, Eisenhower is a solid choice. The district’s operating referendum means that the school’s funding has a stable base, though at a cost reflected in local taxes. Families who value a walkable downtown and proximity to a larger metro area will find Crown Point appealing, while those seeking a more urban or more rural setting may want to consider other options. As with any school, a visit and a conversation with the principal can fill in the details that raw numbers do not capture.
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