- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 200318001059 · Abilene, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
218 enr · 18.2:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene High School (443 students)
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 233 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene High S
Abilene High School
443 students
- Abilene Middle
Abilene Middle School
319 students
- Kennedy Elem
Kennedy Elem
276 students
- This school
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
218 students
- Mckinley Elem
Mckinley Elem
196 students
- Abilene Virtua 24
Abilene Virtual School
24 students
What this shows Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary compares
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Abilene reports $12,652 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~218 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), up 17.
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, 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 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.
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.