Eisenhower Elementary School

501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eisenhower Elementary School serves 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Eisenhower Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Independence, KS, encompassing approximately 215.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
It's a great day to be a Bulldog!

School Rankings

The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
63%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
37%
0.56
(22-23)
22.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 Jefferson School, Lincoln Central Elementary School, Community Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
323 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Independence School District.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 323 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Eisenhower Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Independence, KS, encompassing approximately 215.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 9.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 15 miles to its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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