Enrollment
218
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, KS
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200318001059
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Abilene, Kansas, enrolling 218 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 93% of Kansas schools and 32% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 218 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 242 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 218 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
14.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Abilene spends $12,442 per pupil, 20% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Abilene's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mckinley Elem (196 students): Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.2:1 vs 17.8:1).
Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students) and Abilene Middle School (319 students) alongside Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▲ 16% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Kansas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.7%
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
$12,442
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abilene, which includes Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary.
$12,442
Per student
-20%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 71.1%
Federal 7.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abilene Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy Elem | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Abilene Virtual School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
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
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Abilene
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~218 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has 218 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
49.5% of students at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Abilene, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary rank among public schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Abilene, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Abilene on the city page.
Is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary a good school?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Abilene?
Besides Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, Abilene also operates Abilene High School (443 students), Abilene Middle School (319 students), and Kennedy Elem (276 students). See the Abilene district page for the complete list.
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