- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, KS
D D Eisenhower Middle
Federal NCES profile for D D Eisenhower Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200795001427
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
D D Eisenhower Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 10
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
D D Eisenhower Middle has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, D D Eisenhower Middle ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795001427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
D D Eisenhower Middle held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 200795001427 · Kansas City, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 14.1:1 · 69.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
D D Eisenhower Middle held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
D D Eisenhower Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 634
D D Eisenhower Middle
634 students
What this shows D D Eisenhower Middle reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How D D Eisenhower Middle compares
D D Eisenhower Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 63% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in Kansas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
290
in-school suspensions + 163 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 45.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 25.6%
Asian 19.1%
White 11.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.7, D D Eisenhower Middle is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How D D Eisenhower Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to D D Eisenhower Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Carl B. Bruce Middle School
Standard public school
821 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Gloria Willis Middle School
Standard public school
737 students 15:1 students per teacher
Central Middle
Standard public school
687 students 16:1 students per teacher
Piper Middle
Standard public school
680 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Turner Middle School
Standard public school
585 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Argentine Middle
Standard public school
519 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~634 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about D D Eisenhower Middle
How many students attend D D Eisenhower Middle?
D D Eisenhower Middle has 634 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at D D Eisenhower Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at D D Eisenhower Middle is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at D D Eisenhower Middle?
69.5% of students at D D Eisenhower Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of D D Eisenhower Middle?
The largest demographic group at D D Eisenhower Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 38.3% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for D D Eisenhower Middle?
D D Eisenhower Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does D D Eisenhower Middle rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, D D Eisenhower Middle ranks #4 of 10 middle schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides D D Eisenhower Middle, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.