Eisenhower Elem

www.indyschools.com

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School is a public school located in Independence, Kansas, serving as part of the Independence Unified School District 446. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for young students, focusing on fundamental academic development and the cultivation of essential social skills. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, Eisenhower Elementary strives to prepare its students for academic success as they transition to higher grade levels.

The school’s commitment to student growth is reflected in its mission to offer a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum standards with character development. Through its affiliation with the Independence Public Schools system, Eisenhower utilizes district-wide resources and technology to enhance classroom instruction. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming calendar events, or administrative policies can find further details on the official district website at [http://www.indyschools.com](http://www.indyschools.com).

391

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	63
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	47
American Indian	5

White
252 (64.5 %)
Hispanic
63 (16.1 %)
Two or More
47 (12.0 %)
Black
22 (5.6 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Independence
Phone:	(620)332-1854
Website:	http://www.indyschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 126

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 138