- Enrollment
- 1,903
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
500 Reach
Federal NCES profile for 500 Reach, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200795002097
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
500 Reach earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #8 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 76
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, 500 Reach ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 200795002097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
500 Reach grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+91.8%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 200795002097 · Kansas City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
76 enr · 6.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Wyandotte High (1,903 students)
500 Reach grew from 98 students in 2022-23 to 188 in 2023-24 (+91.8%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
500 Reach in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wyandotte High
Wyandotte High
1,903 students
- Silver City El
Silver City Elem
1,495 students
- J C Harmon Hig
J C Harmon High
1,285 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High
1,180 students
- Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy of Arts & Science
1,045 students
- This school 76
500 Reach
76 students
What this shows 500 Reach reports 76 students on the CCD universe file.
How 500 Reach compares
500 Reach is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 86% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 76 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
76
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$17,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kansas avg of $15,788
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
African American 35.5%
White 14.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, 500 Reach is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Kansas City reports $17,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 500 Reach Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyandotte High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Silver City Elem | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| J C Harmon High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Washington High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Sumner Academy of Arts & Science | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to 500 Reach's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 62.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 1,045
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Kansas City
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Wyandotte High
Standard public school
1,903 students 18:1 students per teacher
J C Harmon High
Standard public school
1,285 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Washington High
Standard public school
1,180 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Turner High
Standard public school
1,147 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Piper High
Standard public school
913 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
F L Schlagle High
Standard public school
841 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about 500 Reach
How many students attend 500 Reach?
500 Reach has 76 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), up 90.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 500 Reach?
6.1% of students at 500 Reach are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of 500 Reach?
The largest demographic group at 500 Reach is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 500 Reach?
500 Reach has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does 500 Reach rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, 500 Reach ranks #8 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Kansas City?
Besides 500 Reach, Kansas City also operates Wyandotte High (1,903 students), Silver City Elem (1,495 students), and J C Harmon High (1,285 students). See the Kansas City district page for the complete list.