Serving 202 students in grades 4-5, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 202 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#542 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #542 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
202 students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Abilene School District.
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