- Enrollment
- 3,038
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crown Point, IN
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180249000295
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Crown Point · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN.
School address
District: Crown Point Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180249000295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-90 students YoY
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-90 students YoY 180249000295 · Crown Point, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 14.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Crown Point High School (3,038 students)
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 554 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crown Point Hi
Crown Point High School
3,038 students
- Robert Taft Mi 1,067
Robert Taft Middle School
1,067 students
- Colonel John W 1,061
Colonel John Wheeler Middle School
1,061 students
- Winfield Eleme 658
Winfield Elementary School
658 students
- Jerry Ross Ele 650
Jerry Ross Elementary School
650 students
- This school 494
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
494 students
What this shows Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School compares
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 43% | - | - |
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.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Indiana - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,153
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crown Point Community School Corp reports $12,153 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Taft Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colonel John Wheeler Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winfield Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jerry Ross Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,061
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Crown Point
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has 494 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crown Point, IN. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), down 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is 14.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
18.8% of students at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Crown Point, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School rank among public schools in Crown Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Crown Point, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crown Point on the city page.
What other schools are in Crown Point Community School Corp?
Besides Dwight D Eisenhower Elem School, Crown Point Community School Corp also operates Crown Point High School (3,038 students), Robert Taft Middle School (1,067 students), and Colonel John Wheeler Middle School (1,061 students). See the Crown Point Community School Corp district page for the complete list.