Eisenhower Elementary School

501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eisenhower Elementary School serves 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
391 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
21%
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Black
6%
7%
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White
64%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Elementary School, Lincoln Central Elementary School, Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
391 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Independence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 391 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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