Enrollment
516
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberal, KS
Eisenhower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200873002080
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Liberal · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Liberal, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.6%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Middle School compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Middle School
Eisenhower Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Liberal, Kansas, enrolling 516 students.
At 12.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 516 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,346 Kansas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #124, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 516 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Liberal's middle schools, it stands alongside Seymour Rogers Middle School (472 students): Eisenhower Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.9:1 vs 12.1:1).
Liberal also operates Liberal Sr High (1,421 students) and Sunflower Elementary School (570 students) alongside Eisenhower Middle 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 Middle School compares
Eisenhower Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 51% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$12,495
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 14.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Eisenhower Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberal, which includes Eisenhower Middle School.
$12,495
Per student
-19%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.3%
State 75.9%
Federal 9.8%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunflower Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seymour Rogers Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Liberal
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Middle School
How many students attend Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has 516 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberal, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Middle School?
64.6% of students at Eisenhower Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Liberal, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Liberal?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Liberal, 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 Liberal on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Middle School a good school?
Eisenhower Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median. 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 Liberal?
Besides Eisenhower Middle School, Liberal also operates Liberal Sr High (1,421 students), Sunflower Elementary School (570 students), and Cottonwood Elementary School (500 students). See the Liberal district page for the complete list.
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