Eisenhower Elementary School serves 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Eisenhower Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eisenhower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 245 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
245 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1221 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
10%
12%

Black
6%
7%

White
81%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #140 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
245 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% 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 Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Community School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School for Students - 1:00 pm Dismissal
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
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