- Enrollment
- 1,578
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Topeka, KS
Eisenhower Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 201226001469
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Topeka · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Kansas
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS.
School address
District: Topeka Public Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 201226001469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Eisenhower Middle School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 201226001469 · Topeka, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 9.6:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Topeka High (1,578 students)
Eisenhower Middle School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 46.0 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Eisenhower Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Topeka High
Topeka High
1,578 students
- Topeka West Hi
Topeka West High
971 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park High
835 students
- Jardine Elemen
Jardine Elementary
729 students
- Ross Elementar 563
Ross Elementary
563 students
- This school 440
Eisenhower Middle School
440 students
What this shows Eisenhower Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eisenhower Middle School compares
Eisenhower Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 90% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Kansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$17,228
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 56.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
African American 22.0%
Two or More 15.7%
White 14.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Eisenhower Middle School is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Topeka Public Schools reports $17,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eisenhower Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Topeka West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jardine Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ross Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar middle schools in Topeka
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Washburn Rural Middle School
Standard public school
966 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Seaman Middle School
Standard public school
560 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Jardine Middle School
Standard public school
508 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Marjorie French Middle School
Standard public school
480 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Landon Middle School
Standard public school
430 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Chase Middle School
Standard public school
390 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Middle School
How many students attend Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Topeka, KS. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Middle School is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 39% 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?
81.3% 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 47.3% of enrollment, in Topeka, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Middle School?
Eisenhower Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Middle School rank among middle schools in Topeka?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Middle School ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Topeka, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Topeka on the city page.
What other schools are in Topeka Public Schools?
Besides Eisenhower Middle School, Topeka Public Schools also operates Topeka High (1,578 students), Topeka West High (971 students), and Highland Park High (835 students). See the Topeka Public Schools district page for the complete list.