Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School vs Lee Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School
Manhattan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
730 students
Lee Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
299 students
| Measure | Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School Manhattan, Kansas | Lee Elem Manhattan, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 205 | #249 of 686 |
| National rank | #10189 of 15,369 | #22915 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Manhattan | Manhattan |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 38.4).
- •Lee Elem does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Lee Elem does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 69.6%).
- •Lee Elem does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.8).
- •Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 299.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School better than Lee Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lee Elem ranks higher (53.2 vs 38.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School and Lee Elem?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Manhattan in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School: 730. Lee Elem: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School and Lee Elem rank in Kansas?
Dwight D Eisenhower Middle School is 94th of 205 and Lee Elem is 249th of 686 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).