- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Eisenhower Elem shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 200765001711 · Independence, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 10.8:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence Sr High (550 students)
Eisenhower Elem shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 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
- Independence S
Independence Sr High
550 students
- Independence M
Independence Middle
376 students
- Jefferson Scho
Jefferson School
356 students
- This school
Eisenhower Elem
323 students
- Bridges Academ 24
Bridges Academy
24 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elem reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Elem compares
Eisenhower Elem is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,690
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 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.
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
District finance for Independence reports $12,690 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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.
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 (~323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), down 38.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.