Eisenhower Elem

343 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Eisenhower Elementary, located at 1212 Garfield in Great Bend, Kansas, is a foundational part of the Great Bend Unified School District (USD 428). As a public elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school is deeply integrated into the local community, emphasizing core educational standards, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental academic skills necessary for long-term student success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Eisenhower Elementary is known for fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider Great Bend community. The school prides itself on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow not only as learners but as responsible citizens. By balancing academic rigor with a focus on community values, Eisenhower Elementary remains a key pillar in the district’s mission to prepare students for the transitions that follow their primary education.

343

Total Students

26.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eisenhower Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	121
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	15
Pacific Islander	2

White
201 (58.6%)
Hispanic
121 (35.3%)
Two or More
15 (4.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

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:	Great Bend
Phone:	(620)793-1501
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 71

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 37