Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 575 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4293 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
76%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #4293 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen F Austin Environmental Science Academy, Larson Elementary School, Harmony Science Academy - Grand Prairie by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School?
575 students attend Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Grand Prairie Independent School District.
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