- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Eisenhower Elementary School grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 190948000605 · Dubuque, IA Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 15.8:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Eisenhower Elementary School grew from 566 students in 2022-23 to 595 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- This school 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- Carver Element 499
Carver Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elementary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Elementary School compares
Eisenhower Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
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 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.
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
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,490
- 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
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 (~568 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), up 29.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.