- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Boone Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Boone Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290825000223
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Boone Elem. earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Boone Elem. has class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Elem. ranks #2 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Boone Elem. held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 290825000223 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 9.9:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Boone Elem. held near 259 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Boone Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Center Sr. Hig
Center Sr. High
679 students
- Center Middle
Center Middle
493 students
- Center Elem.
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- This school 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- Red Bridge Ele 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Boone Elem. reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Boone Elem. compares
Boone Elem. 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▼ 8% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,423
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.8%
White 27.5%
Two or More 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Boone Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Center 58 reports $16,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Boone Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Bridge Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Boone Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Boone Elem.
How many students attend Boone Elem.?
Boone Elem. has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 272 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boone Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Boone Elem. is 9.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 37% 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 Boone Elem.?
42.6% of students at Boone Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Boone Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Boone Elem. is African American at 47.8% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Boone Elem.?
Boone Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Boone Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Boone Elem. ranks #2 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 Center 58?
Besides Boone Elem., Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Middle (493 students), and Center Elem. (314 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.