Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Be the Best
School Rankings
Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
76%
71%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal Elementary School, Horace Mann Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Eisenhower Elementary School?
243 students attend Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Eisenhower Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eisenhower Elementary School?
Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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