- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 200918001067 · Manhattan, KS Middle · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 12.8:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan High School West/East Campus (2,087 students)
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan High
Manhattan High School West/East Campus
2,087 students
- Susan B Anthon 775
Susan B Anthony Middle School
775 students
- This school 730
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
730 students
- Frank V Bergma 568
Frank V Bergman Elem
568 students
- Theo Roosevelt 468
Theo Roosevelt Elem
468 students
- Marlatt Elem 454
Marlatt Elem
454 students
What this shows Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School compares
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,446
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
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.
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
District finance for Manhattan-Ogden reports $13,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~730 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, 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 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.
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.