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Elementary· 15 schools in district

Eisenhower Elem

1625 St Marys Rd, Junction City, KS 66441Geary County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
368
Students
Total enrolled
$19,378
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 35% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 368 students in grades PK–05 in Junction City, Kansas.
35% above average funding
District spends $19,378 per pupil, 35% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Eisenhower Elem is a mid-sized elementary in Junction City, Kansas, serving grades PK–05 with 368 students. The district invests $19,378 per student — 35% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 53% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Eisenhower Elem

368
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
53%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution217 male · 151 female
59%
41%
Male 59%Female 41%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility53%
National avg 52% · 196 students
Student Composition
44%
21%
18%
12%
Asian2%
White44%
Hispanic / Latino21%
Black18%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 200789001588

Academic Outcomes at Eisenhower Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66441

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,378Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,378
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,526
Student Support$3,682
Administration$2,325
Operations$2,907
Other$1,938
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,378 spent per student, an estimated $8,585 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
State government
62.9%
Local (property tax)
9.3%
Federal programs
27.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,378/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Ware ElemLTG Richard J. Seitz ElementarySpring Valley ElementaryFort Riley Elem
+7 more
↓
Middle
Junction City Middle SchoolFort Riley Middle School
↓
High School
Junction City Sr High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyGeary County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGeary County Schools →
Phone: (785)717-4340
NCES ID: 200789001588
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Junction City seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Geary County Schools
High
Junction City Sr High
1,657 students · 09–12
● 46 opp47% FRL
Mid
Junction City Middle School
938 students · 06–08
● 46 opp61% FRL
Elem
Ware Elem
690 students · PK–05
● 37 opp44% FRL
Elem
LTG Richard J. Seitz Elementary
659 students · PK–05
40% FRL
Mid
Fort Riley Middle School
543 students · 06–08
● 37 opp38% FRL
Elem
Spring Valley Elementary
456 students · PK–05
● 46 opp45% FRL
Elem
Fort Riley Elem
404 students · PK–05
● 37 opp38% FRL
Elem
Washington Elem
351 students · PK–05
● 46 opp92% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1625 St Marys Rd, Junction City, KS 66441
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.