Enrollment
248
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-31% 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 mid-sized elementary school in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling 248 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 248 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #99.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 248 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Ottumwa's elementary schools, it stands alongside Liberty Elementary School (633 students): Eisenhower Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.5:1 vs 17.6:1).
Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students) and Evans Middle School (684 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,042
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottumwa Comm School District, which includes Eisenhower Elementary School.
$12,042
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~248 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eisenhower Elementary School a good school?
Eisenhower Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 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.
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