Enrollment
244
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 290060403209 Charter school
Academy for Integrated Arts — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Integrated Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Academy for Integrated Arts · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.9%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+115% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Academy for Integrated Arts compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Academy for Integrated Arts reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 115% above the Missouri average and 91% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Academy for Integrated Arts spends $16,601 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.5% from local sources (property taxes), 51.6% from the state, and 24.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Academy for Integrated Arts compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Missouri — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,601
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 38% in Missouri — larger than 62% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 10.4:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.9% +115% vs state
NCES ID 290060403209
Student demographics
African American 75.4%
White 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: African American at 75.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.4%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Academy for Integrated Arts, which includes Academy for Integrated Arts.
$16,601
Per student
+9%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.5%
State 51.6%
Federal 24.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Integrated Arts
How many students attend Academy for Integrated Arts?
Academy for Integrated Arts has 244 students enrolled. It is a other school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Integrated Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Integrated Arts is 10.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Integrated Arts?
98.9% of students at Academy for Integrated Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Integrated Arts?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Integrated Arts is African American at 75.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Kansas City, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Integrated Arts?
Academy for Integrated Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.