Eisenhower Elementary School

Eisenhower Elementary School in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a public elementary school serving grades Kindergarten through 5. It enrolls approximately 480 students with a student–teacher ratio of about 13:1. The school offers several notable programs, including a “Nebula” gifted and talented program for third through fifth graders who perform in the top percentiles on assessments. Demographically, the student body is roughly 50% White, around 17% Hispanic, 10% African American, 10% Asian, and about 12% multiracial students. Over half of the students (approximately 56–60%) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic diversity. In academic performance, about 58% of students are proficient in both math and reading/English Language Arts, outperforming Minnesota state averages of 45% in math and 51% in reading. Financially, expenditure per pupil is approximately $11,999. The school is in a residential area of Coon Rapids, where the average home price is between $300,000 and $400,000. This situation makes the community stable. Eisenhower Elementary School has a gifted program and a diverse student body, which makes it a strong academic school overall. Its strengths include higher-than-average proficiency rates and a favorable student-to-teacher ratio. There are also ways to keep improving the performance of all student groups.

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Q1. What kinds of things do kids do outside of school at Eisenhower Elementary School?

Ans. Eisenhower Elementary has many activities outside of school that can help students with their hobbies. These are things like music, art, gym class, student clubs, and events that happen at certain times of the year.

Q2. Does the school help students who need extra help?

Ans. Yes, Eisenhower Elementary has special education programs to help students with different learning needs, like one-on-one instruction and other services.

Q3. What tech tools are available for students?

Ans. Students can use computers, tablets, and educational software in class to learn. This helps them learn how to use technology better.

Q4. How does Eisenhower Elementary School get parents and families to help out?

Ans. The school promotes family involvement by holding regular parent-teacher conferences, offering chances to volunteer, sending out newsletters, and hosting school events to get the community involved.

Q5. Do you know of any programs that can help people learn English?

Ans. Eisenhower Elementary does help non-native English speakers do well in school by giving them ELL support services like language classes and changes in the classroom.