Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Eisenhower Elementary serves the eastern part of McPherson, KS, encompassing approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most living within 0.9 miles of the zone's edge and the furthest point being 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eisenhower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 239 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
As a professional learning community, our mission at Eisenhower Elementary School is to prepare students, through a safe, supportive environment, to be productive citizens in an ever changing world.
School Rankings
Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#128 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #128 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
239 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Mcpherson School District.
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