Eisenhower Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

248 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary School is a public school located in Ottumwa, Iowa, serving students as part of the Ottumwa Community School District. Situated on Marilyn Road, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive community environment. As part of a district-wide effort to foster student growth, Eisenhower emphasizes essential learning standards in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while promoting social-emotional development to prepare students for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Eisenhower Elementary strives to create an inclusive and engaging atmosphere for its student body. The school benefits from the broader resources of the Ottumwa Community School District, which prioritizes community involvement and personalized learning strategies. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic initiatives, school policies, or community events are encouraged to visit the official district website at [www.ottumwaschools.com](http://www.ottumwaschools.com).

248

Total Students

18.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	29
Black	14
Asian	6
Two or More	3
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	16

White
179 (72.2%)
Hispanic
29 (11.7%)
Pacific Islander
16 (6.5%)
Black
14 (5.6%)
Asian
6 (2.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone:	(641)684-5617
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 45