- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Center Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Center Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290825000224
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Elem. earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #7 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elem. ranks #7 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
NCES ID 290825000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Center Elem. held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 290825000224 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
314 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Center Sr. High (679 students)
Center Elem. held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Center 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
- This school
Center Elem.
314 students
- Indian Creek E
Indian Creek Elem.
285 students
- Boone Elem. 247
Boone Elem.
247 students
- Red Bridge Ele 201
Red Bridge Elem.
201 students
What this shows Center Elem. reports 314 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Elem. compares
Center 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.1% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 314 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
314
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Missouri - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 10.8%
White 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Center 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 Center Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Center Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Indian Creek Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boone Elem. | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Bridge Elem. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center 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
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- 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 (~314 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Elem.
How many students attend Center Elem.?
Center Elem. has 314 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elem. is 12.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 23% 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 Center Elem.?
99.1% of students at Center Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Center Elem. is African American at 65.6% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Elem.?
Center Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Center Elem. rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elem. ranks #7 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 Center Elem., Center 58 also operates Center Sr. High (679 students), Center Middle (493 students), and Indian Creek Elem. (285 students). See the Center 58 district page for the complete list.