Enrollment
730
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Manhattan, KS
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200918001067
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School 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.
- #12 of 13
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Manhattan, KS.
School address
District: Manhattan-Ogden · Kansas
NCES ID 200918001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is a large middle school in Manhattan, Kansas, enrolling 730 students.
At 12.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Kansas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 730 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 106 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 365 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 210 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 730 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Manhattan's middle schools, it stands alongside Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students): Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.8:1 vs 14.4:1).
Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students) and Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students) alongside Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 9% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,720
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
127
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.8 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 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 11.2%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Manhattan-Ogden, which includes Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School.
$12,720
Per student
-18%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 56.2%
Federal 9.3%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan High School West/East Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B Anthony Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank V Bergman Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Theo Roosevelt Elem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlatt Elem | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle schools in Manhattan
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has 730 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Manhattan, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
38.9% of students at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Manhattan, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School ranks #12 of 13 public schools in Manhattan, 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 Manhattan on the city page.
Is Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School a good school?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School 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. 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 Manhattan-Ogden?
Besides Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School, Manhattan-Ogden also operates Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students), Susan B Anthony Middle School (775 students), and Frank V Bergman Elem (568 students). See the Manhattan-Ogden district page for the complete list.
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