- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottumwa, IA
Eisenhower Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192211001315
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211001315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Eisenhower Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 192211001315 · Ottumwa, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 16.5:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Eisenhower Elementary School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.9 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
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- This school 248
Eisenhower Elementary School
248 students
What this shows Eisenhower Elementary School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Elementary School compares
Eisenhower Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 31% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.5%
African American 5.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Eisenhower Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottumwa
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
633 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Douma Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
James Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Elementary School
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Elementary School?
25.2% 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 72.2% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Eisenhower Elementary School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Liberty Elementary School (633 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.