- Enrollment
- 181
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norton, KS
Eisenhower Elem
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201002000058
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elem earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Norton · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elem has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, KS.
School address
District: Norton Community Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201002000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Eisenhower Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 25.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 201002000058 · Norton, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 17.7:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Norton High (181 students)
Eisenhower Elem held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.2 → 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
- This school
Eisenhower Elem
424 students
- Norton High
Norton High
181 students
- Norton Jr High 96
Norton Jr High
96 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elem reports 424 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▲ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,034
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Eisenhower Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
District finance for Norton Community Schools reports $13,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Norton Jr High | Smaller | Lower 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
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elem
How many students attend Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norton, KS. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elem is 17.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Elem?
48.0% 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 92.5% of enrollment, in Norton, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem 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 Eisenhower Elem rank among public schools in Norton?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elem ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Norton, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Norton Community Schools?
Besides Eisenhower Elem, Norton Community Schools also operates Norton High (181 students) and Norton Jr High (96 students). See the Norton Community Schools district page for the complete list.