Overview
Eisenhower Elem is a public elementary serving grades -1–2 in Independence, Kansas. The school enrolls 353 students. It is part of the Independence district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Kansas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–2
DistrictIndependence
County20125
CityIndependence
ZIP67301
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID200765001711
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment353
White64.5%
Hispanic / Latino16.1%
Black / African American5.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Two or More Races12.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %76%
State Avg50%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)