- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Great Bend, KS
Eisenhower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200666001027
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elem earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Great Bend · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 62.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elem has class sizes larger than 72% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Eisenhower Elem held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 200666001027 · Great Bend, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · 62.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Great Bend High School (923 students)
Eisenhower Elem held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Great Bend Hig
Great Bend High School
923 students
- Great Bend Mid
Great Bend Middle School
438 students
- This school 343
Eisenhower Elem
343 students
- Park Elem 304
Park Elem
304 students
- Jefferson Elem 297
Jefferson Elem
297 students
- Riley Elem 296
Riley Elem
296 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elem reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Elem compares
Eisenhower Elem 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.0% | ▲ 45% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Kansas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$15,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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
20
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Eisenhower Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Great Bend reports $15,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eisenhower Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Great Bend Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riley Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Great Bend
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Park Elem
Standard public school
304 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elem
Standard public school
297 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Riley Elem
Standard public school
296 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
275 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elem
How many students attend Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Great Bend, KS. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Elem?
62.0% of students at Eisenhower Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Elem?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Elem is White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Great Bend, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Eisenhower Elem rank among schools in Great Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Great Bend, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Great Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Great Bend?
Besides Eisenhower Elem, Great Bend also operates Great Bend High School (923 students), Great Bend Middle School (438 students), and Park Elem (304 students). See the Great Bend district page for the complete list.