Enrollment
568
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
Eisenhower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948000605
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #11 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling 568 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.7% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 568 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #206, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 568 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dubuque's public schools, it stands alongside Carver Elementary School (499 students): Eisenhower Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.8:1 vs 14.7:1).
Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students) and Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students) alongside Eisenhower Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Eisenhower Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,854
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 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 82.6%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Eisenhower Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dubuque Comm School District, which includes Eisenhower Elementary School.
$13,854
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.4%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~568 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elementary School
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubuque, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Elementary School?
30.7% of students at Eisenhower Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Elementary School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School 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 Elementary School rank among schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks #11 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Elementary School a good school?
Eisenhower Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa 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 Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Eisenhower Elementary School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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