Eisenhower Elem

Norton Community Schools
1100 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, KS 67654
402 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Eisenhower Elementary School, located in Norton, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Norton Community Schools (USD 211) district. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential life skills during their formative years. The school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families to ensure that each child receives a well-rounded education in a small-town setting.

The school’s commitment to student success is reflected in its structured curriculum and its integration of modern educational practices to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and a welcoming school culture, Eisenhower Elementary plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Norton community.
402
Total Students
24.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    371 (92.3 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Norton Community Schools
Phone: (785)877-5113
Website: http://wp.usd211.org/elementary/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 197
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* 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 58
Kindergarten 54
Grade 1 59
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 51
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 41
Grade 6 53
Gender Ratio