- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Clara, CA
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061029001132
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #2 of 16
- elementary schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 13.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA.
School address
District: Cupertino Union · California
NCES ID 061029001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 061029001132 · Santa Clara, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 25.2:1 · 13.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Cupertino Middle (1,067 students)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cupertino Midd
Cupertino Middle
1,067 students
- Joaquin Miller
Joaquin Miller Middle
1,067 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy Middle
880 students
- Sam H. Lawson
Sam H. Lawson Middle
841 students
- Louis E. Stock
Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
840 students
- This school
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
453 students
What this shows Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.7% | ▼ 75% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the California average of 55.5%
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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White 12.9%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Cupertino Union reports $16,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joaquin Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,067
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Clara
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Laurelwood Elementary
Standard public school
571 students 26:1 students per teacher
Don Callejon
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Millikin Elementary
Standard public school
504 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Central Park Elementary
Standard public school
419 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Scott Lane Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has 453 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Clara, CA. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
13.7% of students at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is Asian at 60.5% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary ranks #2 of 16 elementary schools in Santa Clara, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santa Clara on the city page.
What other schools are in Cupertino Union?
Besides Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, Cupertino Union also operates Cupertino Middle (1,067 students), Joaquin Miller Middle (1,067 students), and John F. Kennedy Middle (880 students). See the Cupertino Union district page for the complete list.