- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kansas City, MO
Allen Village Junior Academy
Federal NCES profile for Allen Village Junior Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290002503325Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Allen Village Junior Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #13 of 23
- middle schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Allen Village Junior Academy has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Village Junior Academy ranks #13 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Allen Village · Missouri
NCES ID 290002503325 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Allen Village Junior Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290002503325 · Kansas City, MO Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
92 enr · 11.5:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Allen Village High School (130 students)
Allen Village Junior Academy held near 101 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Allen Village Junior Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Allen Village
Allen Village High School
130 students
- This school
Allen Village Junior Academy
92 students
- Allen Village
Allen Village Elementary Acade
87 students
- Allen Village
Allen Village Primary Academy
66 students
- Allen Village 9
Allen Village Preschool
9 students
What this shows Allen Village Junior Academy reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How Allen Village Junior Academy compares
Allen Village Junior Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 63% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.0%
African American 26.1%
Asian 6.5%
White 4.3%
Two or More 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Allen Village Junior Academy is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Allen Village reports $19,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Allen Village Junior Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Village High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Village Elementary Acade | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Village Primary Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Village Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Allen Village Junior Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar middle schools in Kansas City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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.
Similar enrollment (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about Allen Village Junior Academy
How many students attend Allen Village Junior Academy?
Allen Village Junior Academy has 92 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Village Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Allen Village Junior Academy is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Allen Village Junior Academy?
75.2% of students at Allen Village Junior Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Allen Village Junior Academy?
The largest demographic group at Allen Village Junior Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.0% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Allen Village Junior Academy?
Allen Village Junior Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Allen Village Junior Academy rank among middle schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Allen Village Junior Academy ranks #13 of 23 middle schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Allen Village?
Besides Allen Village Junior Academy, Allen Village also operates Allen Village High School (130 students), Allen Village Elementary Acade (87 students), and Allen Village Primary Academy (66 students). See the Allen Village district page for the complete list.