Eisenhower Elementary School

501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Eisenhower Elementary School serves 353 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 353 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
61%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Elementary School, Lincoln Central Elementary School, Jefferson School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
353 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 353 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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