- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kansas City, KS
Beyond the Bell
Federal NCES profile for Beyond the Bell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 201236002119
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beyond the Bell earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Kansas.
- #7 of 9
- high schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Beyond the Bell ranks #7 of 9 high schools in Kansas City, KS.
School address
District: Turner-Kansas City · Kansas
NCES ID 201236002119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Beyond the Bell grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+53.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 201236002119 · Kansas City, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner High (1,147 students)
Beyond the Bell grew from 15 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (+53.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Beyond the Bell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner High
Turner High
1,147 students
- Turner Middle
Turner Middle School
585 students
- Turner Elem
Turner Elem
560 students
- Oak Grove Elem
Oak Grove Elem
532 students
- Midland Trail
Midland Trail
495 students
- This school 13
Beyond the Bell
13 students
What this shows Beyond the Bell reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beyond the Bell compares
Beyond the Bell 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 13 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Funding equity
$13,315
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 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
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 15.4%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Beyond the Bell is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Turner-Kansas City reports $13,315 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beyond the Bell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Turner Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Turner Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Oak Grove Elem | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Midland Trail | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Beyond the Bell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 Beyond the Bell
How many students attend Beyond the Bell?
Beyond the Bell has 13 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kansas City, KS. CCD year-over-year: 15 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beyond the Bell?
The largest demographic group at Beyond the Bell is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beyond the Bell?
Beyond the Bell has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Beyond the Bell rank among high schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Beyond the Bell ranks #7 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 Turner-Kansas City?
Besides Beyond the Bell, Turner-Kansas City also operates Turner High (1,147 students), Turner Middle School (585 students), and Turner Elem (560 students). See the Turner-Kansas City district page for the complete list.