Enrollment
323
Elementary
DISTRICT 340 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·INDEPENDENCE·NCES 200765001711
Eisenhower Elem
501 Spruce St., Independence, KS 67301 · (620) 332-1854 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL323 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.6:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
78%
251 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 93 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 115 | 36% |
| Grade 2 | 115 | 36% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Independence. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Eisenhower Elem
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Elem this school | 323 | 77.7% | N/A |
| Jefferson School Independence | 356 | 82.3% | 44.7% |
| Skelly Elementary School El Dorado | 266 | 80.8% | 28.5% |
| Graber Elementary Hutchinson | 311 | 76.5% | 24.4% |
| Pauline Central Primary Topeka | 406 | 70.7% | 27.9% |
| Jefferson Elem Arkansas City | 261 | 72.4% | 34.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Eisenhower Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 323 | #330 of 714 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.5:1 | #70 of 539 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.6% | #196 of 540 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.7% | #124 of 658 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -31.6% | #27 of 377 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
323
-73 (-18%) vs 2020
-29% since 2000-01, when it was 458
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 13.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 323 | 28 | 11.5:1 | 78% (251) |
| 2023-24 | 353 | 31 | 11.4:1 | 76% (269) |
| 2022-23 | 391 | 30 | 13.0:1 | 75% (293) |
| 2020-21 | 396 | 30 | 13.2:1 | 73% (291) |
| 2017-18 | 472 | 32 | 14.8:1 | 71% (334) |
| 2015-16 | 513 | 32 | 16.0:1 | 73% (375) |
| 2010-11 | 514 | 32 | 16.1:1 | 63% (326) |
| 2000-01 | 458 | 30 | 15.3:1 | 43% (198) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Eisenhower Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 32% (472 to 323); teachers down 12% (32 to 28).
About Eisenhower Elem
Eisenhower Elem is a mid-sized elementary school in Independence, Kansas, one of the schools in Independence. It reported 323 students in pre-K through 2 in 2024-25.
Eisenhower Elem belongs to Independence, a district of 5 schools and 1,629 students.
The student body at Eisenhower Elem is 63% White. The rest of enrollment is 17% Hispanic, 13% multiracial, and 5% Black. Among all residents of Montgomery County, the White share is about 78%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 56%.
Its ratio of 11.5:1 is based on 28 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for elementary schools in Kansas is 13.2:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. In all, 78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.
The county, Montgomery County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $55,697 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Montgomery County has 14 public schools with about 4,736 students, including Eisenhower Elem.
Jefferson School, about 0.3 miles away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number 4.
Federal data place Eisenhower Elem in the Town: Remote locale, which means it is in a town far from an urbanized area.
The school shrank from 396 students in 2020-21 to 323 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio dropped from 13.2:1 in 2020-21 to 11.5:1 in 2024-25.
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Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
30,940
Census ACS
Median income
$55,697
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
4,736 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Independence
- Independence Sr HighHigh · 550 students
- Independence MiddleMiddle · 376 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 356 students
- BRIDGES AcademyHigh · 24 students
Other schools in Independence
- Independence Sr HighHigh · 550 students
- Independence MiddleMiddle · 376 students
- Jefferson SchoolElementary · 356 students
- BRIDGES AcademyHigh · 24 students
Other Eisenhower Elementary schools
28 other US public schools in 14 states are named Eisenhower Elementary. Eisenhower Elem is the 19th largest of the 29.
- Eisenhower ElemNorton, KS · 424 students
- Eisenhower ElemJunction City, KS · 370 students
- Eisenhower ElemGreat Bend, KS · 343 students
- Eisenhower ElemFort Leavenworth, KS · 317 students
- Eisenhower ElemWellington, KS · 277 students
Nearby schools
- Jefferson School0.3 mi · 356
- Independence Sr High0.3 mi · 550
- Independence Middle1.0 mi · 376
- BRIDGES Academy1.9 mi · 24
- Cherryvale Sr / Middle School9.3 mi · 277
- Lincoln Central Elem9.3 mi · 268
Frequently asked questions
About Eisenhower ElemWhat is the total enrollment at Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem enrolls approximately 323 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Eisenhower Elem serve?
Eisenhower Elem serves grades PK-02.
How many students per teacher at Eisenhower Elem?
Approximately 11.5:1 students per teacher at Eisenhower Elem.
How diverse is Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem reports a student body of 63% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Black, 0% Asian, 13% Two or more.
Who oversees Eisenhower Elem?
Eisenhower Elem is overseen by Independence in Montgomery County.
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