- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Barry Sch.
Federal NCES profile for Barry Sch., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292523001451
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barry Sch. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #19 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barry Sch. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Sch. ranks #19 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: Platte Co. R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292523001451 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
451 on latest CCD 292523001451 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
451 enr · 12.5:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Platte County High (1,397 students)
Resource Investment Index #19 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Barry Sch. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Platte County
Platte County High
1,397 students
- Donald D. Sieg
Donald D. Siegrist Elem.
679 students
- Platte City Mi
Platte City Middle
646 students
- Compass Elemen 527
Compass Elementary
527 students
- This school 451
Barry Sch.
451 students
- Pathfinder Ele 409
Pathfinder Elem.
409 students
What this shows Barry Sch. reports 451 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barry Sch. compares
Barry Sch. vs Missouri and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 34% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 451 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
451
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in Missouri - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,429
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 451 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Platte Co. R-Iii reports $12,429 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barry Sch. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donald D. Siegrist Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Platte City Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Compass Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pathfinder Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barry Sch.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~451 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barry Sch.
How many students attend Barry Sch.?
Barry Sch. has 451 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barry Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Barry Sch. is 12.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% 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 Barry Sch.?
30.2% of students at Barry Sch. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barry Sch.?
Barry Sch. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Barry Sch. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Barry Sch. ranks #19 of 48 elementary 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 elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Platte Co. R-Iii?
Besides Barry Sch., Platte Co. R-Iii also operates Platte County High (1,397 students), Donald D. Siegrist Elem. (679 students), and Platte City Middle (646 students). See the Platte Co. R-Iii district page for the complete list.