- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcpherson, KS
Eisenhower Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200939001026
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mcpherson · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Eisenhower Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 200939001026 · Mcpherson, KS Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 11.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcpherson High (658 students)
Eisenhower Elementary held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcpherson High
Mcpherson High
658 students
- Mcpherson Midd
Mcpherson Middle School
474 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elem
269 students
- Washington Ele 256
Washington Elem
256 students
- This school 239
Eisenhower Elementary
239 students
- Lincoln Elem 221
Lincoln Elem
221 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elementary reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Elementary compares
Eisenhower Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 47% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in Kansas - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,527
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Eisenhower Elementary is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcpherson reports $18,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eisenhower Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcpherson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcpherson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elementary
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary?
Eisenhower Elementary has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcpherson, KS. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Elementary?
22.6% of students at Eisenhower Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Elementary is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Mcpherson, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elementary?
Eisenhower Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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 Elementary rank among schools in Mcpherson?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mcpherson, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcpherson on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcpherson?
Besides Eisenhower Elementary, Mcpherson also operates Mcpherson High (658 students), Mcpherson Middle School (474 students), and Roosevelt Elem (269 students). See the Mcpherson district page for the complete list.