Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary

www.abileneschools.org

216 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary, located at 1101 North Vine in Abilene, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Abilene Unified School District (USD 435). The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success, emphasizing essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

As part of the Abilene public school system, Eisenhower Elementary benefits from the district's broader mission to provide quality education and community-centered learning. The school encourages a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the community to ensure that every student has the tools and resources necessary to thrive. For families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or district policies, the school maintains an active web presence at http://www.abileneschools.org.

216

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	16
Two or More	12

White
188 (87.0 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.4 %)
Two or More
12 (5.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Abilene
Phone:	(785)263-1643
Website:	http://www.abileneschools.org
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	96
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 109