Enrollment
323
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Independence, KS
Eisenhower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200765001711
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elem has class sizes smaller than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, KS.
School address
District: Independence · Kansas
NCES ID 200765001711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Elem
Eisenhower Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Independence, Kansas, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 66.5% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Kansas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 161 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #95.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 323 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Independence spends $12,179 per pupil, 21% below the Kansas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 81 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 323 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Independence's public schools, it stands alongside Bridges Academy (24 students): Eisenhower Elem is larger than that campus by headcount.
Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students) and Independence Middle (376 students) alongside Eisenhower Elem.
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 Eisenhower Elem compares
Eisenhower Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Kansas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$12,179
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 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 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 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 13.3%
African American 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Eisenhower Elem is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Independence, which includes Eisenhower Elem.
$12,179
Per student
-21%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.8%
State 71.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 Eisenhower Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Sr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridges Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Independence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elem
How many students attend Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem has 323 students enrolled. It is a public school in Independence, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Eisenhower Elem?
66.5% 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 62.8% of enrollment, in Independence, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Eisenhower Elem rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Independence, 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 Independence on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Elem a good school?
Eisenhower Elem earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Independence?
Besides Eisenhower Elem, Independence also operates Independence Sr High (550 students), Independence Middle (376 students), and Jefferson School (356 students). See the Independence district page for the complete list.
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