Enrollment
991
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Goddard, KS
Eisenhower High School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200654002052
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Goddard · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Goddard, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower High School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Goddard, Kansas, enrolling 991 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.7:1 is larger than about 91% of Kansas schools and 28% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Kansas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kansas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 991 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 330 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Goddard's high schools, it stands alongside Goddard High (962 students): Eisenhower High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 18.9:1).
Goddard also operates Goddard High (962 students) and Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students) alongside Eisenhower High 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 High School compares
Eisenhower High School on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 56% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 991 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
991
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Kansas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,551
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 330 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.3, Eisenhower High School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goddard, which includes Eisenhower High School.
$13,551
Per student
-13%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 62.4%
Federal 8.2%
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Goddard
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~991 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower High School
How many students attend Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has 991 students enrolled. It is a high school in Goddard, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower High School is 17.7:1, which is 28% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower High School?
18.8% of students at Eisenhower High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower High School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Goddard, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower High School?
Eisenhower High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eisenhower High School rank among public schools in Goddard?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower High School ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Goddard, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goddard on the city page.
Is Eisenhower High School a good school?
Eisenhower High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Kansas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Kansas. 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 Goddard?
Besides Eisenhower High School, Goddard also operates Goddard High (962 students), Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (625 students), and Apollo Elementary School (544 students). See the Goddard district page for the complete list.
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